JOB-20240819-db742659

Children's Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding & Care Planning Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Bromley, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Contract: 3-Month Locum (Ongoing Potential)
Schedule: Full Time / Part Time

Step into a pivotal role as a Children's Senior Practitioner within Bromley's Safeguarding & Care Planning Team. This is an excellent opportunity to use your expertise to protect and support vulnerable children while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a competitive hourly rate. Join a committed service where your leadership and practice excellence will directly improve outcomes for children and families.

Perks and Benefits

• Part-Time / Full-Time Options: Choose the working pattern that best fits your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour, recognising your advanced skills and experience.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and support to maintain your Social Work England registration and grow your expertise.

• Networking Opportunities: Work across a dynamic local authority, strengthening your professional connections and experience.

• Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy the variety and challenge of complex safeguarding and care planning work.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage a protected caseload of complex cases while providing practice leadership, mentoring, and high-level safeguarding expertise. You will play a key role in driving quality practice, ensuring children's plans are robust, timely, and focused on safety, permanence, and wellbeing.

What You Will Do

• Hold a protected caseload involving complex Child Protection, Child in Need, and court proceedings.

• Lead safeguarding interventions, undertake Section 47 enquiries, and complete high-quality assessments.

• Develop, implement, and review comprehensive care plans that ensure the safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.

• Prepare, present, and deliver high-standard court statements, reports, and evidence.

• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to less experienced social workers, promoting reflective and consistent practice.

• Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies, attending multi-agency meetings and advocating for children's needs.

• Maintain accurate, timely case records and ensure all work complies with statutory requirements and local procedures.