Senior Practitioner - Court Team
Salary: Up to £52,327 per annum
Location: Bromley Civic Centre, flexible working
Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our outstanding Safeguarding and Care Planning Service. This role is ideal for a registered professional with a passion for child welfare and a background in court-related social work. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, a £2000 annual retention payment, a £2000 Golden Hello, and other excellent benefits including a lease car.
Day to Day of the Role:
* Manage a caseload focusing on children at significant risk of harm, where court intervention is necessary.
* Prepare concise, evidence-based reports for court and adoption panels.
* Meet court timelines for the submission of statements and care plans.
* Undertake assessments and plan appropriate interventions for children and families in court proceedings.
* Work closely with the Children’s Legal Team to ensure cases are well-prepared and timely.
* Hold a limited caseload to maintain the highest standards of practice.
* Collaborate with colleagues across teams and partner agencies for effective and timely assessments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Recent court experience in a safeguarding team.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to write high-standard reports and articulate evidence in care proceedings.
* Good understanding of safeguarding thresholds, child development, and attachment theories.
* Proficiency in direct work with children, keeping their welfare central to care planning.
* Registration with Social Work England or eligibility to obtain registration before employment.
Benefits:
* £2000 annual retention payment and £2000 Golden Hello.
* Lease car option.
* Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including additional days.
* Small Cluster teams with dedicated supervision.
* Two-week protected induction programme.
* Excellent Learning and development opportunities.
* Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
* Mileage claim for business trips.
* Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology, and gym memberships.
* Discounts at local retailers.
To apply for this Senior Practitioner position, please submit your CV.
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