Job Opportunity: Senior Practitioner
Location: 4 Frampton Street, London, NW8 8LF
Salary: £53,109 - £72,669 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Vetting: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing Date: 27 May 2024
About Us:
Join us in the extraordinary world of Children's Services at Westminster City Council. Our team is filled with courageous and inspiring professionals who bring passion and dedication to their work every day. Meet Shofa, whose story exemplifies our commitment. Shofa's innovation, the Westminster Youth Market, honors her brother's memory and empowers local teenagers. We celebrate diversity and believe in supporting every young person to realize their dreams. Join us in making a difference.
The Role:
As a Senior Practitioner with our Disabled Children's Team, you'll play a vital role in managing complex cases and mentoring fellow social workers. Your caseload will involve children and young people facing significant challenges, requiring high-level intervention to ensure their safety and well-being. Operating with autonomy and authority, you'll deliver exceptional outcomes and employ a systemic therapeutic approach to safeguarding.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing social work provision in line with national guidance and local policy
- Safeguarding and securing the well-being of children and young people
- Empowering families and strengthening their resilience
- Representing the local authority as a corporate parent
- Collaborating with colleagues and agencies to benefit children and families
About You:
- Recognized Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England
- 2-3 years' experience in safeguarding children and families
- Experience in disabled children services or related areas
- Ability to engage with families from diverse backgrounds
- Up-to-date knowledge of child care practice, legislation, and best practices
What We Offer:
Westminster is a vibrant and diverse community where everyone is welcome. Join us in building a Fairer Westminster, where our communities shape the city's future. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and utilize positive action provisions to promote diversity. If you're ready to make a difference, apply now.
Apply now:
Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on or