Senior Practitioner - Looked After Through Care Team
Darlington, UK
£24 - £27 per hour
About the Role:
Randstad is currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join the Looked After Through Care Team in Darlington.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced social worker to take on a leadership role, supporting the care and development of children and young people who are looked after by the local authority.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert guidance and supervision to a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to looked-after children and young people.
* Manage a caseload of complex cases, offering advanced practice skills and knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
* Work collaboratively with external agencies, including education, health, and legal services, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, promoting best practices in safeguarding and child protection.
Requirements:
1. Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration.
2. Significant experience working with looked-after children and young people, including complex case management.
3. In-depth knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and looked-after children legislation and best practices.
4. Excellent communicat...