At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. Temporary Secondment Cover If you are an experienced social worker who wants recognition for your skills we want to hear from you. We offer our social workers a clear and exciting career pathway within our organisation, with workshops, training and ongoing support. This includes an extensive training programme, paid Social Work England registration, access to Research in Practice and laptops to promote flexible working. Our practice is child focussed and as a local authority we work hard to support children and families at an early stage; we are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children and young people. About the Role: Senior practitioner for unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people in the Children in Care Team. The post holder will manage their own caseload that will be primarily made up of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People. BANES are keen to develop the support available to this group of children/young people in the area and would like someone who is passionate, and who will take a lead on developing new and exciting ideas for this group of children/young people in our area. You will need to be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information and formulate outcome focused plans for children and families. Applicants must be confident in writing professional assessments/reports as well as presenting their evidence verbally. Applicants need to have very strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise their work effectively and in a timely way. You can expect: A comprehensive induction, a managed caseload, regular supervision, excellent administrative support and ongoing training. About you: To apply you will have: A relevant social work qualification Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children s services Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems We are a forward thinking, innovative local authority committed to early intervention and the highest standards in safeguarding. To find out more about becoming part of our Children s Social Care Team, please visit http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/jobs/be-part-our-childrens-social-care-team If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Karen Kopp, Deputy Manager by emailing karen_koppbathnes.gov.uk or Jo Parker, Team Manager by emailing joanna_parkerbathnes.gov.uk or telephone 01225 396930. Interview date: TBC About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.