Senior Practitioner

3 weeks ago


ClactononSea, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Family Support & Protection Specialist Role


This role involves providing expert guidance and supervision to colleagues, managing complex cases, and overseeing duty services in the absence of the Team Manager.


As a Senior Practitioner at Family Support & Protection, you will be responsible for assessing complex social care needs, developing support plans, and determining the threshold for statutory intervention.


Using your expertise, you will conduct assessments, devise responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare, and intervene as needed based on the assessment.


You will also build strong, effective working relationships within the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies to help people start life on the right foot and age gracefully.


This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned social work practitioner to make a real difference in the lives of families facing complex challenges.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Provide expert guidance and supervision to colleagues
  • Manage complex cases and oversee duty services
  • Assess complex social care needs and develop support plans
  • Determine the threshold for statutory intervention
  • Conduct assessments and devise responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare
  • Build strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders

Requirements:



  • Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
  • Significant experience in social work, with a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance
  • Mentoring and leadership skills, with the ability to chair meetings and cultivate strong relationships with partners and agencies
  • Ability to operate within statutory legal frameworks and manage complex caseloads

Working for Essex County Council:


Essex County Council has a location to be proud of, with a diverse range of communities and opportunities for professional development.


We are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme, and we also offer a Disability Confident Leader status.



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