At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in care by managing caseloads and ensuring their needs are met.
- Company: Shropshire Council, dedicated to improving outcomes for children.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the futures of vulnerable children.
- Qualifications: Experience in child care and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Shropshire Council is recruiting Children's Senior Practitioners to join their Children Looked After Service. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners to take on a senior role supporting children in care, ensuring they receive the right interventions, stability, and long-term outcomes. You will play a key role in care planning, safeguarding, and progressing permanency plans, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies.
Location: The Guildhall, Shrewsbury (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Initial 3 months (with review)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload within the Children Looked After Service, maintaining high standards of practice
- Undertake assessments informed by direct interventions with children and families
- Progress care and pathway plans, ensuring children access appropriate services at the right time
- Complete statutory visits to children in foster care, residential settings, or placed at home
- Lead and coordinate key meetings, including:
- Care planning meetings
- Risk management meetings
- Placement stability meetings
- Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings
- Statutory reviews
- Provide guidance, advice, and support to children, families, and carers
We think you need these skills to ace Children's Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After Team
Child Safeguarding
Care Planning
Assessment Skills
Intervention Strategies
Case Management
Communication Skills
Team Coordination
