Locum Senior Practitioner - Looked After Children

Posted 20 September 2022
Salary £37.00 - £38.00 per hour
LocationKent
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceJ5639_1663758029
Contact NameJordan Peat

Job description

London Borough of Bexley is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked After Children Service.

This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience working in a Looked after Children Team.

The key to success in this role is to hold previous experience build lasting relationships with children and families.

Benefits for you as a LAC Senior Practitioner:

  • Competitive Pay Rate: £37.00-£38.00
  • Flexible working and work from home available
  • Easily accessible via car or public transport
  • Received "Good" and "Outstanding" Ofsted inspection result

Your responsibilities as a Looked After Children Senior Practitioner:

  • Experience within Looked After Children team
  • Experience or a willingness to be trained in and use the Signs of Safety practice
  • To coordinate and implement plans that are based on assessments and address areas of unmet safety and welfare needs for children
  • Experience carrying out assessments, especially when working with families who have no settled immigration status or are seeking asylum.
  • To lead or chair meetings core groups
  • Experience writing complex and sensitive reports, case notes, and court statements

Requirements of you as a LAC Senior Practitioner:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid Social Work England registration
  • Have competent knowledge and experience of work within Looked After Children
  • A valid UK Driving Licence and vehicle is required

Location: Bexley, London

Umbrella pay rate: £37.00-£38.00

PAYE payment options available also


Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jordan Peat on 0118 948 5555 or email jpeat@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details


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