Specialism: Children’s Social Care
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire (UK)
Type: Ongoing basis, Full-time or Part-time Locum
Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding Team within Children’s Social Care in Tamworth, Staffordshire (UK), earning £33.30 hourly on an ongoing basis, offers a compelling opportunity for professionals seeking full-time or part-time locum work. This position allows you to experience the flexibility and variety that locum roles provide while making a vital impact in the lives of children and families. Embrace the chance to thrive in a unique and fulfilling environment.
Perks and benefits
- Full-time or part-time options: Enjoy the balance that works for your lifestyle, giving you the freedom to manage your personal and work life efficiently.
- Competitive hourly rate: Boost your earnings with this generous hourly rate, ensuring your skills and dedication are well rewarded.
- Professional development: Opportunities for training and career progression, helping you to continually enhance your skills and expertise.
- Diverse experience: Engage in a variety of cases and situations, offering a wealth of experience to sharpen your professional acumen.
What you will do
- Manage a complex caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings.
- Provide professional support, mentoring, and case consultation to social workers, newly qualified staff, and students.
- Lead on complex assessments, risk analysis, and safeguarding interventions in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
- Chair strategy discussions, professional meetings, and multi-agency planning meetings where required.
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing post-qualifying professional development.
- Practice Educator Award or a relevant supervisory qualification is desirable.
Registration and Compliance
- Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Experience
- Significant post-qualified experience within statutory children’s social care.
- Proven experience managing child protection, court, and safeguarding cases.
- Experience supporting or supervising social workers within a safeguarding setting.
Working in Tamworth, Staffordshire provides you with the best of both worlds; a place rich in history and charm yet close to the vibrant energy of the West Midlands. With excellent transport links, you can easily access both serene countryside and bustling cities, making it a great place to live and work. Join us in making a difference while enjoying the beauty and convenience of Tamworth.
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