An opportunity has arisen in the East Kent District of Thanet. We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join and guide a team of social workers in our children’s social work service.
The successful applicant will support social workers providing high-quality social work services to Children in Need and children subject to Child Protection plans.
Your role as a Senior Practitioner requires you to be an experienced social worker capable of managing complex caseloads involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate actions. You should have a Degree in Social Work (CQSW/DipSW) or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. You will ensure resources are used effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families.
You will also contribute to maintaining professional standards within the team, develop specialist practice areas, offer expert advice to less experienced staff, and act as a Practice Assessor for students and the Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) program. You will be motivated to support and understudy your Team Manager to improve team performance.
Above all, your focus will be on helping children and families improve their lives. You will be involved in delivering the Change for Kent Programme in the Ramsgate Service, working closely with Early Help and Open Access services to shape Integrated Children’s Services.
This position is considered by KCC to be customer-facing. The Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure post holders have sufficient spoken English/Welsh for effective job performance, as detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We offer flexible working arrangements—let’s talk about what works for you and us.
KCC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the county’s residents and encourages applications from all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, and those with caring responsibilities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.
Please apply soon, as the closing date may be earlier if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.
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