Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children & Social Work Team (CSWT)

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Job Title: Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children & Social Work Team (CSWT)
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Folkestone, UK
Salary: £42.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker Senior Practitioner within the Children & Social Work Team (CSWT) in Folkestone, earning £42.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, making it ideal for an experienced social work professional looking to take on a leadership role while continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. Working within a supportive team environment, you will provide expert guidance, lead on complex cases, and promote high standards of practice across Children's Services.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £42.00 per hour, offering flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Diverse Experience: Broaden your expertise by managing complex cases and contributing to a variety of safeguarding interventions.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression and enhance specialist knowledge.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from manageable caseloads that focus on delivering quality outcomes for children and families.
• Leadership Opportunities: Develop your practice leadership skills by mentoring colleagues and supporting workforce development.

What you will do

• Practice Leadership: Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional guidance to social workers and newly qualified practitioners.
• Case Management: Manage a reduced caseload of highly complex children and family cases, ensuring high-quality interventions and outcomes.
• Assessment and Planning: Complete statutory assessments, develop care plans, and oversee the implementation of effective support strategies.
• Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding interventions, assess risk, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct audits, review practice standards, and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Partnership Working: Build strong working relationships with health professionals, schools, police, and partner agencies.
• Representation: Represent the local authority at strategy meetings, conferences, and multi-agency forums.
• Court Work: Prepare detailed court reports, statements, and