We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner in the Looked After Children's Team within Southend. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. Southend ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance The responsibilities of the Senior Practitioner includes: Prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts. Pathway Planning Attending Adoption Panels Standard Case Management LAC Reviews Section 20 care orders Attending Court Court Reports To ideal candidate will have: Social Work England registration Eligibility to work in the UK Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA) Car Driver Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Essex, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information