Senior Practitioner

22 hours ago

Margate, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time
Job Title: Senior Practitioner

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Strengthening Independence Services Disabled Young People's Team in East Kent. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting disabled young people aged 18-25 with a range of care and support needs.

About the Role:

As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of disabled young people and developing SMART plans to support their independence. You will also undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess the needs of disabled young people and develop SMART plans to support their independence
  • Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
  • Supervise, motivate, and mentor a small group of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants
  • Assist the Team Manager to facilitate monthly reflective group supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and weekly performance meetings
  • Oversee the work of the team in the Team Manager's absence
Requirements:

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with substantial and varied experience of working with children, young people, or adults. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and possess a positive, forward-thinking attitude.

What We Offer:

We offer an attractive benefits package, a commitment to ensuring a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for flexible working arrangements. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.

About Us:

Kent County Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the county's working residents. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, and those with caring responsibilities.

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