Role: Senior Social Work Practitioner Service: Children and Families Reports to: Team Manager Level: Senior practitioner with leadership and supervisory responsibilities Purpose of the Role Handle complex social work cases involving children and families Support the development and effectiveness of the service Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to other staff and students Key Responsibilities Manage high:risk and complex cases (including child protection and court work) Develop and implement child in need / child protection plans Prepare court reports and give evidence when required Offer professional advice and consultation to colleagues Supervise junior staff and students Contribute to team development, training, and service improvement Participate in recruitment, meetings, and organisational initiatives Ensure health and safety and communication systems are followed Qualifications and Experience Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g. BA Social Work or equivalent) Professional registration (e.g. HCPC or equivalent body) Experience in: Children and families social work Child protection and court work Assessment and duty systems Experience supervising or mentoring staff (desirable)