Job Title: Children's Senior Practitioner - Assessment Teams
Location: Apsley, Hertfordshire
Starting Salary: £40,221 per annum plus £6,243 Market Enhancement, with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £44,428 per annum plus £6,084 Market Enhancement + one-off £1,000 Welcome Payment
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role:
Join us as a Children's Senior Practitioner in our Assessment Teams, and be part of an innovative authority committed to pioneering motivational social work practices. Based in Apsley, Hertfordshire, you will be at the forefront of best practices, providing exceptional support to vulnerable children and families. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex and diverse caseloads, with a focus on keeping children safely at home with their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake single child and family assessments identified by our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.
- Lead on the most complex cases, utilizing your advanced expertise in social work practice.
- Support less experienced staff through shared responsibility and guidance.
- Conduct strength-based assessments and ensure robust pathways for Early Help.
- Prepare and deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings.
- Promote diversity and inclusion in service delivery and within the workforce.
What We Offer:
- A stimulating working environment with regular supervision and training.
- A dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy with focus groups.
- A 'flexible and balanced' work approach with hybrid working options.
- Access to touch-down areas and the right technology for effective home working.
Benefits:
- Competitive Starting Salary
- £1,000 Welcome Payment for external appointments who have completed their ASYE at the time of application.
- Monthly Market Enhanced Payment
- Relocation Expenses up to £6,000 (terms and conditions apply)
- Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Free parking at all sites
- Car Lease Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with employer contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Requirements:
- Qualified and registered social worker with significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.
- Recent experience of case work in Assessments and in-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing and delivering reports.
- Ability to drive and/or travel around the County (a DVLA check will be required upon appointment).
Application Information:
Applications are reviewed weekly with interviews scheduled as needed. We welcome applications from individuals already located in the UK and may offer sponsorship opportunities.
Disability Confident: We guarantee an interview to any applicant disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.
Safeguarding: This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving Roles Only: Travel to other HCC Sites/Residences will be required. A DVLA check is necessary for this role.
Children Services Roles Only: We expect all employees to fulfil Hertfordshire's Professional Promise for the treatment of children, young people, and their families, placing them at the center of our services.
Be a part of our vision for continuous improvement and make a difference in the lives of children and families in Hertfordshire. Apply today!
Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, ,