3-Month Contract with a local authority
Umbrella Rate: £33.30 per hour umbrella
Summary
- We are seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children to remain safely within their family networks. You will play a key role in achieving permanency for children through timely, high-quality assessments and providing strong relationship-based practice and supervision to kinship carers.
Responsibilities
- Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers and undertake viability assessments for early permanence planning.
- Carry out SGO (Special Guardianship Order) assessments, including developing support plans and preparing court reports.
- Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to approved kinship foster carers.
- Support carers in managing placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence.
- Work closely with children’s social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care planning within statutory timescales.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying Experience (PQE) in direct employment with a Local Authority in England (Child & Family context).
- Extensive experience in Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K), SGO assessments, and viability assessments.
- Proven experience in supporting and supervising foster carers, managing risk, safeguarding, and navigating complex family dynamics.
Qualifications
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills suitable for court and panel submissions.
- Must comply with DfE statutory guidance for agency Social Workers (including Children's DfE Form, 4-week notice period, and 2 practice-based references).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Enhanced DBS required
- Driver's license required (must be able to visit families)
- We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
- This is a Hybrid role (1 day on-site every two weeks, plus family visits and WFH)
- The role is based in Shropshire.
Senior Social Work Practitioner in Sutton employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
Civic Recruitment Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful impact in the community, particularly for children and families. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to drive positive change while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment in Ipswich. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead significant projects that align with national reforms, making a real difference in the lives of those served.
