JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Practitioner - Pre-Birth Team

Sector: Social Worker - Children
Location: Durham, UK
Hourly Rate: £32.73 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

An Exciting Opportunity Awaits in Durham!
Join us as a Senior Practitioner within the Pre-Birth Team, where you'll lead, inspire, and safeguard the lives of unborn children and their families. This rewarding role allows you to make a tangible impact while enjoying the flexibility and professional fulfilment that comes with locum work. If you're a passionate social work professional who thrives on complex cases and values family-centred practice, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Working: Choose between part-time or full-time hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £32.73 per hour, rewarding your skills and dedication.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities to strengthen your expertise.

• Varied Caseload: Engage with diverse families and challenges, keeping your work dynamic and meaningful.

• Collaboration & Networking: Build strong professional relationships across agencies and local networks.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and quality assure comprehensive pre-birth risk assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory and local safeguarding guidance.

• Provide expert advice and supervision to social workers handling complex unborn child protection cases.

• Develop outcome-focused intervention plans, supporting families in creating safe and nurturing environments.

• Chair and coordinate multi-agency meetings, promoting effective collaboration among healthcare and social care partners.

• Prepare and present high-quality reports and evidence for court proceedings and planning meetings.

• Mentor and support practitioners and students, championing best practice and professional growth.

• Contribute to service improvement projects, enhancing pre-birth pathways and safeguarding practices across Durham County Council.