Social Work Senior Practitioner - 0-25 Together Service for Children with Disabilities

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Job Title: Senior Practitioner – 0-25 Together Service for Children with Disabilities
Specialism: Children with Disabilities
Job Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £49,282.00 - £53,460.00 Annually
Salary Type: Annual
Contract: Full Time/Part Time

Are you ready for an exhilarating challenge as a Senior Practitioner in the 0-25 Together Service for Children with Disabilities in Hertfordshire, UK? Earn between £49,282.00 and £53,460.00 annually in this rewarding role where your work can significantly impact young lives. Our dedicated team is seeking an individual who is ready to make a difference, working full time or part time, to serve and support the needs of children and young people with disabilities. This unique position offers a vibrant work environment where community and professional growth are at the forefront.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time or Part Time: Flexibility in your schedule, allowing for a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

• Generous Annual Leave: Plenty of time to recharge and enjoy your personal pursuits.

• Continuous Professional Development: Access to programmes to keep your skills sharp and advance your career.

• Pension Scheme: Secure your future while making impactful changes in the present.

• Supportive Work Culture: Inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality.

What you will do:

• Manage a diverse and dynamic caseload of children and young people with disabilities aged 0 to 25, including complex cases.

• Conduct and supervise detailed assessments, develop comprehensive care plans, and carry out regular reviews.

• Lead on safeguarding initiatives, handling Child in Need and Child Protection cases where applicable.

• Provide expert guidance, mentorship, and support to social workers and practitioners.

• Facilitate smooth transition planning from children's services to adult services.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Enhanced DBS clearance.

• Right to Work in the UK.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of children with disabilities legislation and SEND frameworks.

• Advanced safeguarding and risk assessment skills.

• Ability to manage complex cases with a leadership approach.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

• Strong organisational and multi-agency working abilities.

Experience:

• Significant post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care.

• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities.

• Proven safeguarding, care planning, and transition work experience.

• Experience supporting or mentoring staff.

Living and working in Hertfordshire offers the perfect blend of bustling town life and stunning countryside. With excellent transport links to London and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities, it is a fantastic place to live and work.

Apply now to join the 0-25 Together Service for Children with Disabilities as a Senior Practitioner in Hertfordshire and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.