Advanced/Senior Practitioner Location: Civic Centre, ST4 1RN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 27.19 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Ensure children, young people, and their families are actively involved in assessment and care planning processes. Adhere to agreed practice standards and meet Social Work England registration and re-registration requirements. Support families in safeguarding children and promoting their health and well-being. Undertake complex casework and manage time effectively to respond to service needs. Ensure departmental health and safety procedures are followed and resources are used efficiently. Contribute to information management processes and participate in performance management systems. Carry out assessments and manage child care plans within prescribed timescales and standards. Provide professional expertise at meetings and represent the local authority in statutory settings. Mentor and support newly qualified social workers and social work students. Chair meetings such as Strategy Meetings, Children in Need, and Child Protection Core Groups. Maintain children's records according to departmental procedures and ensure timely information sharing. Take responsibility for continuing professional development and progression...