Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £46,952 – £55,749 per annum + additional payments and benefits
A Local Authority is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner / Senior Social Worker to join its specialist Court Team within Children’s Safeguarding.
This is a specialist statutory role for an experienced social worker with a strong background in children’s social care, safeguarding and care proceedings. You will manage a focused caseload of complex cases where court intervention is required to secure safe and permanent outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a caseload of complex children and families cases.
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Undertake high-quality assessments and safeguarding work.
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Prepare detailed court statements, reports and evidence.
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Work effectively with legal professionals, families and partner agencies.
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Attend court and provide professional evidence when required.
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Analyse risk and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
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Support positive and timely permanence outcomes for children.
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Contribute to a supportive and experienced team environment.
About You
You will need:
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A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW or equivalent).
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Current Social Work England registration.
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Significant statutory children’s social care experience.
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Recent experience of care proceedings and court work.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and child protection.
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Experience producing high-quality court reports and assessments.
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Excellent communication, organisation and professional judgement.
Benefits
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Competitive salary up to £55,749
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£2,000 Golden Hello
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£2,000 annual retention payment
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Hybrid and flexible working
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Generous annual leave
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Lease car and technology schemes
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Cycle-to-work and other employee benefits
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Strong management, supervision and professional development
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Supportive and experienced Court Team
If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for a specialist court-focused position within a stable and supportive Local Authority, we would be keen to hear from you
Salary description
£46952.00 - £57000.00 per year