Senior Practitioner - Enfield - Children's Assessment Team
* To undertake assessment and social work services to users and carers arising out of the council's statutory duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy. * To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources. * To participate in duty team /or rota. * To ensure cases within the service are progressed in a timely manner, that the most vulnerable children are safeguarded and that up to date research informs all interventions * To participate in duty team/or rota completing contacts, referrals and undertaking sec47 enquiries and child and family assessments * To undertake Care Proceedings and to represent the Local Authority at Court
Benefits in this role:
* Supportive team and management* Flexible working available* Long term contract* Progression opportunities
Your main responsibilities include:
* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.* You will be accountable for complex decision m...