Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Families First Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Families First Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Seaham, UK
Salary: £32.73 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker Senior Practitioner within the Families First Team in Seaham, earning £32.73 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to join Durham County Council's Children's Services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will take a lead role in managing complex cases, supporting colleagues, and driving high-quality, strengths-based practice within a collaborative multi-agency environment.

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 £32.73 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing training, leadership development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated multi-agency team committed to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in supporting vulnerable children and strengthening family resilience within the community.
• Supportive Culture: Access professional guidance and resources to help you thrive in your role.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload involving children, young people, and families requiring intervention and support.
• Assessment and Planning: Undertake high-quality assessments, care planning, interventions, and reviews in accordance with statutory guidance and legislation.
• Practice Leadership: Lead on complex cases, providing expert advice, support, and guidance to colleagues.
• Mentoring: Coach and support Social Workers and team members to promote professional development and best practice.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with education, health, police, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated and effective support.
• Court Work: Prepare detailed assessments, reports, and evidence for court proceedings where required.
• Safeguarding: Identify and manage safeguarding concerns, ensuring children are protected and supported appropriately.
• Strengths-Based Practice: Promote approaches that empower families and deliver sustainable positive outcomes.
• Record Keeping