JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title:
Senior Practitioner - Assessment & Safeguarding Team
Specialism:
Children's Social Care
Location:
Havering, London, UK
Salary:
£39.04 per hour, ongoing
Type:
Full Time/Part Time
Are you looking for a thrilling opportunity to utilise your skills and make a significant difference in the lives of children and families? We have an exciting role as a Senior Practitioner within our Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Children's Social Care at Havering in London. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £39.04, providing the flexibility of full-time or part-time work.
Perks and benefits
- Hybrid working model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with this blended approach, spending two days in the office and three days working from the comfort of your home. Maintain a great work-life balance!
- Professional development opportunities: We support your career growth with access to a multitude of training and development initiatives, allowing you to enhance your skills and expertise continually.
- Competitive remuneration: Receive a highly competitive hourly rate that reflects your skills and experience.
- Networking: Work alongside experienced professionals in a rewarding environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- Flexibility and variety: With locum work, relish the freedom and variety of working on different cases that continually keep your expertise in demand.
What you will do
- Deliver a high-quality social work service to children and families in partnership with statutory and third-sector organisations.
- Undertake child protection enquiries, assessments, and engage with children in care for stable, safe permanent arrangements.
- Ensure timely assessments in line with the Framework and identify levels of risk and need for safeguarding children.
- Implement effective care plans alongside parents and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children with protection plans.
- Initiate care proceedings as necessary and formulate comprehensive care plans in collaboration with children, families, and care providers.
- Prepare and present court statements and evidence on behalf of the Local Authority, as needed.
- Maintain and update electronic case records accurately in accordance with organisational policies.
- Undertake responsibility for managing individual caseloads effectively, ensuring optimal use of time and resources.
- Participate actively in supervision, performance appraisals, and team meetings to contribute to service development.
- Support safe working environments, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety legislation and council policies.
Havering, a vibrant borough in London, offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquillity and convenient urban living. It’s a fantastic place to live with its rich cultural history, parks, and great local amenities. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us while making a real impact in children's care, Havering is the place for you. Come and join our passionate team today!
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Senior Practitioner - Assessment & Safeguarding Team employer: . Sanctuary Personnel Limited
Join the London Borough of Hackney as a Social Worker in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and experience an exceptional work environment that prioritises flexibility, professional growth, and community impact. With a vibrant culture and a commitment to safeguarding children and families, you'll enjoy a supportive atmosphere that encourages collaboration and innovation while benefiting from tailored training programs and a perfect work-life balance. Embrace the dynamic lifestyle of Hackney, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Contact Details:
. Sanctuary Personnel Limited Recruitment Team
