Job Description
* Role: Senior Social Work Practitioner
* Service: Children & 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 & safety and communication systems are followed
Qualifications & Experience
* Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g. BA Social Work or equivalent)
* Professional registration (e.g. HCPC or equivalent body)
* Experience in:
* Children & families social work
* Child protection and court work
* Assessment and duty systems
* Experience supervising or mentoring staff (desirable)