Job Description

Description:

Job Title:

Senior Practitioner (Children's) CAP

Location:

WR5 2NP

Contract Type:

Temporary, Full-time (37 hours/week)

Rate:

25.03 per hour PAYE (umbrella/ltd pay 32.71-33.30 depending on experience)

Start Date:

December

End Date:

approx. 3 months

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced

Senior Practitioner (Children's)

to work with vulnerable children and their families. You will assess risks and needs, coordinate multi-agency support, and ensure the welfare of children is paramount. This hard-to-fill temporary role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while delivering high-quality social work services.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in partnership with children and families to address social, emotional, and environmental needs Assess risks and needs of vulnerable children and coordinate services to improve outcomes Operate self-sufficiently in applying relevant legislation, policy, procedures, and social work theory Gather and analyse information to complete statutory assessments, including consideration of alternative placements Represent the Authority in court when required and provide expert evidence Attend and contribute to a range of meetings, including case reviews and multi-agency planning Develop, implement, and review multi-agency outcome-focused plans for children and young people Undertake day duty tasks including visits, calls, and meetings

Candidate Requirements:

Degree in Social Work or CQSW, DipSW, CSS Registered with Social Work England (SWE) Advanced knowledge of national and local policies relating to children, child protection, and Looked After Children Essential knowledge of care planning, case conferencing, and Looked After Children Reviews Ability to write complex reports for court to national standards Experience in safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice Strong communication, organisational, and multi-agency coordination skills

Benefits:

Competitive PAYE hourly rate (25.03/hr) with umbrella/ltd pay up to 33.30/hr for experienced practitioners Overtime, weekend, and bank holiday pay Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children and families Professional development and experience in a multi-disciplinary team

Additional Information:

Enhanced DBS check required Fluency in English essential Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 25.03 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Application question(s):

what is your email? what is your number? do you require sponsorship? what is your full address? what is your national insurance number? what is your gender, race, birthday and marriage status?
Work Location: In person