Senior Practitioner

7 days ago

ClactononSea, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Family Support and Protection Specialist

Essex County Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Family Support and Protection Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Family Support and Protection team, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and supervision to social workers, assessing complex social care needs, and developing support plans for vulnerable individuals, children, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice and professional supervision to social workers, contributing to the development of practice standards.
  • Assess complex social care needs and develop support plans for vulnerable individuals, children, and families.
  • Operate within the statutory legal framework, determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
  • Manage a demanding caseload, maintaining accurate and timely records, reports, and presentations.
  • Take the lead in various case conferences, court sessions, meetings, and statutory reviews, providing a social care perspective.
  • Conduct assessments and devise responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare, intervening as needed based on the assessment.
  • Build strong, effective working relationships within the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies, contributing to the development of practice standards.

Requirements:

  • Hold a recognised social work qualification, registered with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development, aligned with relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.
  • Significant experience in social work, showcasing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.
  • Mentoring experience, guiding both Social Work students and newly qualified/experienced Social Work staff.
  • Strong relationships with partners, agencies, and the local community, aiming to achieve shared objectives and create a supportive framework for children, young people, and families.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of, with a diverse range of communities and opportunities for growth and development. As a Family Support and Protection Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families facing complex challenges, working collaboratively with partners and agencies to achieve shared objectives.

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