Senior Practitioner - The Fostering South East Hub in Bromley

If you are viewing this advert on an external website, please apply via the London Borough of Bromley website. We only accept applications submitted through our online application system. Please note that some vacancies may be displayed automatically on external job boards; for full details, including the job description, person specification, and closing date, please refer to the original advert on the London Borough of Bromley website. Senior Practitioner - The Fostering South East Hub Contract: PermanentSalary: 46,952 to 55,749 per annum 2,000 Golden Hello & 2,000 Annual Retention AllowanceLocation: Greenwich/Bromley Civic Centre/flexible workingHours: Full time - 36 hoursLooking for your next exciting role in social work? Do you have what it takes to assess, support and supervise foster carers and kinship carers?If yes, this could be the perfect role for you! We are currently seeking a talented, experienced and ambitious Senior Practitioner to join our Permanency team at Bromley and be part of the Fostering South East Hub.The Fostering South East Hub is a collaborative initiative comprising Supervising Social Workers (SSWs) from the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Southwark.The Hub is responsible for coordinating fostering marketing, recruitment and assessment activity across the participating local authorities. This innovative project is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and forms part of the Government's national strategy to recruit an additional 10,000 foster carers.Senior Practitioners employed within the Hub will continue to undertake form F assessments on behalf of their respective local authorities, while being based within the central Hub located in Greenwich.The role will involve assessing, training, supporting, and supervising foster carers, kinship carers and supported lodgings hosts in line with the relevant Regulations, National Minimum Standards and good practices. Bromley is committed to making children and young people in the Borough its top priority. Services for children and families in Bromley have made a remarkable leap forward to Outstanding social work practice according to our recent Ofsted Inspection. There has never been a more exciting time to join Children’s Social Care in the London Borough of Bromley. We are currently 3 years into our Service Transformation programme; placing our children and families as central to everything we do. As outlined in our new Corporate Strategy 'Making Bromley Even Better', we are committed to improving the lives of children and young people so that they are able to grow up, thrive and have the best life chances in families who flourish and are happy to call Bromley home!You can view our 'Making Bromley Even Better' Corporate Strategy video hereAbout the TeamThe successful candidate would be joining a warm, friendly and enthusiastic team who are committed to making a difference to the lives of children and families in our borough.About the Role and Key RequirementsThe post holder will be required to undertake a range of assessment work, including Connected Persons, Special Guardianship, Form F and Non-Agency assessments. They will also provide Supervising Social Work support to temporarily approved carers. The role involves undertaking home visits, attending in-person meetings and events, as well as completing office-based work The successful candidate will:Possess a professional qualification/ Degree, Masters, C.Q. S.W., Dip. Social Work. Essential - Applicant to be registered with Social Work England or able to obtain registration prior to commencement of employment.Appropriate and relevant post-qualification experience of children and family placements, fostering and kinship care.Demonstrate a genuine respect for families, a belief in the benefits of life-long learning, and knowledge of issues faced by families.Be approachable and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsEnjoy working part of a team as well as working independentlyHave excellent organisational skills and enjoy working in partnership with a range of agencies in order to deliver positive and effective outcomes for the familiesBe a proficient user of IT softwareDemonstrate the ability to keep accurate records and follow policy and documentation procedures We promote best practice throughout our organisation in line with our Bromley REAL values and behaviours and are committed to ensuring that our staff feel supported and enabled to develop their skills and practice. We have a strong focus on continued professional development and therefore Family Support and Parenting Practitioners are expected to undertake appropriate training and take responsibility for their continuing professional development. Please click here to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationApplications should fully address the person specification as they will be competitively shortlisted against this.Please click here to view our Making Bromley Even Better strategy: Making Bromley Even Better.pdfPlease click here to view our Bromley Values and Behaviours document:Values and Behaviours.pdfFor an informal discussion or for further information about the role, ,please contact Jacquie Reid (Team Manager, Permanency Service) on 020 8461 7417 or Jacquie.Reid@bromley.gov.ukBenefits working for the London Borough of Bromley: Golden Hello & Annual Retention AllowanceMerited Pay Scheme30 days Annual LeaveThe opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent training and career development pathwayFree Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre The ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidanceRetention Allowance (up to 8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including for lease cars, technology equipment and for gym. Benefit scheme also includes a range of discounts at local retailersWe are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment. We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discountsApplicants must have Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care, enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check, and be registered with Social Work England (or able to obtain registration prior to commencement of employment). Appropriate and relevant experience and post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation.Please note that we do not accept CV submissions from permanent recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate and would like to reach out to the Recruitment team about this role, please email: recruitment.team@bromley.gov.uk