Senior Practitioner

Posted 22 November 2022
Salary £37000 - £41200 per annum + benefits
LocationHolmfirth
Job type Permanent
DisciplineSocial Work Fostering
ReferenceJ6270_1669202449
Contact NameJamil Olweny

Job description

A specialist CWD Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Fostering team based in their Northern area. This is a permanent, full-time position that is home-based.

The ideal applicant will have post qualification experience in a Looked after Children, Children with Disabilities and/or Fostering setting. You will need to possess the drive to match this Independent Fostering Agencies ambitions. This is a developmental role with plenty of progression opportunities long-term.

Benefits for you as the Senior Practitioner:

  • £1,200 out of hours allowance
  • Contributory pension Scheme
  • Healthcare
  • Additional benefits


Your responsibilities as the Senior Practitioner:

  • Supervising managing a caseload of foster carers
  • Recruiting & Assessing prospective new carers
  • Delivering training for Foster Carers
  • Contributing to growth plans


Requirements of you as the Senior Practitioner:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A Social Work England registration
  • Experience in Fostering
  • Post qualification experience in Children's Social Work
  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence


Location: Manchester/Yorkshire (home-based)

Salary scale: £40,000 + Out of Hours allowance + benefits

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny

If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

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