Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Parenting Assessment Team to work full time based in Redbridge.
The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £49,890 per annum.
Main duties:
* To be responsible for complex cases and detailed assessments including, where appropriate, Child Protection Assessments.
* To assist the Manager, as required, in aspects of the Team’s work including the allocation of work; maintaining, developing and encouraging high professional standards; and supporting the supervision and development of individual staff.
* To represent the Manager or Head of Service at internal and external meetings where appropriate, and to act as Deputy to the Manager.
* To write complex reports and briefing papers on policy and operational issues for the Team Manager, Head of Service, Chief Officer of Children and Families and to participate in a range of meetings, case conferences or task forces, service and project management groups.
* To assist in ensuring that team members fulfil expectations in relation to the Council’s statutory responsibilities, policies and standards and that the practice is anti-discriminatory.
* To actively participate in the overall management and development of the service through Team Meetings and Service-wide meetings; attend and participate positively in Team and other meetings as required with a view to promoting the development of an integrated response to clients' needs, concentrating on the delivery of an efficient and effective service.
* To participate fully in the development and maintenance of effective liaison and co-operation with the local community, community groups, other Authorities, agencies and non-statutory organisations.
* To provide management, consultation, professional support, advice and guidance to the immediate team and others across Children’s & Families.
* Any other duties appropriate to this area of work and consistent with the level of the post, as may from time to time be required.
Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Past experience managing a team.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Continual professional development.
* Social Work England registered.
Contact:
This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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