About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our Children in Care Team within Children's Social Care. This role will involve supporting children and young people who are subject to Care Orders, Interim Care Orders, or accommodated under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989. You will manage complex cases, provide high-quality social work interventions, and ensure children in care receive the support, stability, and permanence they need to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Hold a caseload of children in care, undertaking statutory visits, care planning, reviews, and permanence planning in line with statutory requirements.
Lead on complex cases, ensuring children's voices remain central to all planning and decision-making, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes and long-term stability.
Develop, implement, and review robust care plans, working towards permanency through reunification, long-term fostering, special guardianship, or adoption where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), health, education, and other partner agencies to meet the needs of children and young people in care.
Prepare high-quality court reports, permanence reports, and other statutory documentation where required.
Mentor, guide, and support less-experienced practitioners, promoting reflective practice and contributing to the ongoing development of the team.
Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance, departmental policies, GDPR, and Social Work England professional standards.
Contribute to service development, quality assurance activities, and team meetings, supporting continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children in care.
Working with Tripod Partners
offers you a number of benefits including:
Your own dedicated specialist consultant.
Access to one of the widest ranges of social work opportunities across more than 150 local authorities and private organisations throughout the UK.
Prompt and reliable payroll.
Free DBS and compliance service.
£500 referral bonus.
For more information, please contact Oscar at Tripod Partners on 07866 162 539 or oscar.ness-ambridge@tripodpartners.co.uk.
Senior Practitioner | Children in Care Team| Buckinghamshire employer: Community Care Live
Community Care Live is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, dedicated consultants, and a commitment to empowering individuals in the community, employees can expect meaningful work and opportunities for development in the heart of Devon. The company also offers competitive pay and additional benefits, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others.
