Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment Team

Medway Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Referral and Assessment Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Social Worker will have both knowledge and experience in an R+A environment prior to this role and be able to make effective decisions concerning the futures of children and young people. Your role is vital to families and children in need of aid as the first point of help.

Benefits for you as a Referral and Assessment Senior Practitioner:

• Highly competitive pay rate of £38.00 per hour
• Home and flexible working available
• Pool cars available
• Easily accessible via car or public transport
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service

Your responsibilities as a Referral and Assessment Senior Practitioner:

• Be able to make decisions based on visits in line with valid legislations
• Working on short-term, fast-paced cases with a high level of proficiency
• Undertaking Child and Parenting Assessments
• Attend Children in Need and Child Protection meetings
• Provide advice and guidance to others in the team when necessary

Requirements of you as a Referral and Assessment Senior Practitioner:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A valid Social Work England registration
• Have competent knowledge and experience of R+A work
• A valid UK driving licence is essential to this role

Location: Medway, Kent

Umbrella pay rate: £38.00 per hour

PAYE payment options available also

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

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