Senior Practitioner Family Support and Protection Specialist

1 month ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Family Support and Protection team at Essex County Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, providing expert supervision and coaching to colleagues, and contributing to the development of practice standards.

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 for vulnerable people, children, and families.
  • Work within the statutory legal framework, policy, and guidance, determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
  • Manage a complex caseload, maintaining accurate and timely data, reports, and presentations as required.
  • Participate in case conferences, court attendance, meetings, and statutory reviews, taking the lead when a social care perspective is required.
  • Conduct assessments and plan responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare, including appropriate intervention as determined by need.
  • Build strong, effective working relationships across the Council, with partners, and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well.
  • Deliver high-level expertise in particular areas of practice, leading on those areas and contributing to their development.
Requirements
  • A recognised social work qualification, such as a Diploma, degree, or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent, with current Social Work England registration.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.
  • Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation, and guidance.
  • Experience of mentoring social work students and newly qualified and experienced social work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice.
  • Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals.
  • Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies, and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people, and families.
  • In-depth understanding of delivering value for money interventions balanced against need.
  • Proven track record of clear decision-making to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
What We Offer

Essex County Council offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a comprehensive training program, and opportunities for career development. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are interested in this role, please apply via the Working for Essex website.



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