Senior Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our First Response, Screening team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in triaging incoming contacts from members of the public and professionals, applying a robust threshold consistently and making clear recommendations for next actions within 24 hours.

Key Responsibilities
  • Triage incoming contacts and make recommendations for next actions
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with Family Help Triage and partner agencies
  • Support staff within the service on complex enquiries and lead and present at development meetings
  • Contribute to service performance and the learning and development of individuals and the team
About Us

Leicestershire County Council is committed to delivering excellent services to children and families across Leicestershire. We are proud of our continuous improvement plan, 'Achieving Excellence through Purposeful Practice', which sets out our key values, behaviours and ambitions. We have embedded the Signs of Safety approach throughout our services, mirroring our values of Aspiration, Being Curious and Collaboration.

What We Offer
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options
  • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A qualified Social Worker holding a Social Work degree or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge and application of social work legislation, methodologies and social care policies
  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Word, and database applications

We are committed to our vision of becoming a trauma-informed responsive department, where we believe we are 'stronger together'. We strive to create a safe, compassionate, healing environment demonstrated through relationships based on trust, respect, hope and empathy.


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