Senior Practitioner - Court Team
- Salary: Up to £52,327 per annum
- Location: Bromley Civic Centre, flexible working
- Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our outstanding Safeguarding and Care Planning Service. This role is ideal for a registered professional with a passion for child welfare and a background in court-related social work. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, a £2000 annual retention payment, a £2000 Golden Hello, and other excellent benefits including a lease car.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Manage a caseload focusing on children at significant risk of harm, where court intervention is necessary.
- Prepare concise, evidence-based reports for court and adoption panels.
- Meet court timelines for the submission of statements and care plans.
- Undertake assessments and plan appropriate interventions for children and families in court proceedings.
- Work closely with the Children's Legal Team to ensure cases are well-prepared and timely.
- Hold a limited caseload to maintain the highest standards of practice.
- Collaborate with colleagues across teams and partner agencies for effective and timely assessments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Recent court experience in a safeguarding team.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to write high-standard reports and articulate evidence in care proceedings.
- Good understanding of safeguarding thresholds, child development, and attachment theories.
- Proficiency in direct work with children, keeping their welfare central to care planning.
- Registration with Social Work England or eligibility to obtain registration before employment.
Benefits:
- £2000 annual retention payment and £2000 Golden Hello.
- Lease car option.
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including additional days.
- Small Cluster teams with dedicated supervision.
- Two-week protected induction programme.
- Excellent Learning and development opportunities.
- Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
- Mileage claim for business trips.
- Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology, and gym memberships.
- Discounts at local retailers.
To apply for this Senior Practitioner position, please submit your CV