Children in Our Care Team - Senior Practitioner

Location: Newcastle upon TyneHourly Rate: £33.41Contract Type: Temporary, Full-TimeDepartment: Children in Care and Care Leavers Team

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team. This role involves providing expert social work practice, supervision, and leadership to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people in care.

• Case Management: Lead and manage complex cases, ensuring timely and effective interventions in line with statutory requirements.

• Supervision and Support: Provide supervision and support to social workers, promoting professional development and reflective practice.

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct thorough assessments and develop comprehensive care plans that address the needs of children and young people.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.

• Safeguarding: Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed and that children and young people are protected from harm.

• Professional Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent.

• Registration: Current registration with Social Work England.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in children's social care, with significant experience in a senior practitioner role.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.

• Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate of £33.41.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for continued professional development and training.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

• Flexible Working: Potential for flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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