JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner Locality Team
Specialism: Locality
Location: Beverley, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly Pay
Duration: Ongoing
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Social Work Practitioner in the heart of Beverley ? Join the Bridlington Locality Team and undertake meaningful work across Children in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings. With full-time or part-time options available, this role offers flexibility, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference while continuing to grow professionally.
Perks and benefits:
Full Time / Part Time: Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
Professional Development Opportunities: Access learning and development programmes to enhance your skills and career progression.
Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety and autonomy that locum work provides, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values your expertise and contribution.
Beautiful Beverley Location: Be based in a historic and welcoming town known for its strong community spirit.
Role Overview / Job Summary:
As a Senior Social Work Practitioner within the Bridlington Locality Team, you will deliver high-quality, child-centred social work practice. The role involves managing complex cases, providing professional leadership, and supporting the development of less experienced practitioners. Your work will play a key role in maintaining robust safeguarding practices and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
What you will do:
Manage a complex caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO), and care proceedings .
Complete high-quality assessments, risk analysis, and care planning to safeguard children and promote wellbeing.
Lead safeguarding enquiries and participate in child protection conferences and core group meetings.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and supervision to Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).
Support management with case direction, decision-making, and quality assurance.
Lead and contribute to PLO processes, prepare analytical court reports, and attend court hearings.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including police, health, education, and legal services .
Participate in audits, learning reviews, and service improvement initiatives.
Person Specification / Requirements:
Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).
Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is essential.
Significant post-qualifying experience in Childrens Social Care, including complex casework and court proceedings.
Experience in a Senior Practitioner or Advanced Social Worker role is desirable but not essential.
Beverley is a picturesque and historic town offering a strong sense of community, rich culture, and an excellent quality of life. This is more than just a roleits an opportunity to build a fulfilling and impactful career in a supportive setting.
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