Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a permanent A&I experienced Senior Practitioner to help deliver Social Work services within the Assessment and Intervention Team.
Within this post, you will provide professional comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people, some of which will be complex and sensitive cases which require the highest of professional standards, and in depth knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and practice methods, as well as providing an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, this is to ensure that the welfare of children and young people are safeguarded and protected within the legal and statutory obligations of Southend City Council. You will be required to contribute to the overall performance of the team in order to meet service requirements, key performance targets and statutory requirements of social service legislation.Along with this, you will need to support and manage the duty system. This is required to manage the contacts and case direction for staff in their duty weeks.
You will take responsibility for some areas of work in the day to day running of the team, including supervision of identified team members and deputise for the Team Manager in all or some of their functions as required in their absence. Effectively manage and chair meetings to ensure effective outcomes for children and families, as well as deputising for the Team Manager as necessary and appropriate.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on site a minimum of 2 days per week.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must have a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with the Social Work England, be able to work in the UK and have completed your ASYE.You must have +3 year's experience working as a social worker, looking to move up to further your career. Previous experience within assessment and intervention is essential.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
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