Job Description

Children's Social Work Team - Senior Practitioner

Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Children's Social Work Team - Senior Practitioner looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a high salary, flexible working arrangements, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Children's Social Work Team - Senior Practitioner role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Children's Social Work Team - Senior Practitioner Role Main Purpose:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high-quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.

• Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.

• To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures

• To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Experienced Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years post qualifying experience working in Children's Services
• SWE Registration
• Hybrid working- 2/3 days a week in the office + 5 days a week when on duty (if applicable)
• Full UK driving license plus access to a vehicle, business cover (inc. carrying passengers)
• Must have a current in date DBS at interview stage.

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Children's Social Work Team - Senior Practitioner vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Medway Council, please email your updated CV to us or contact Sydnee Hannam for more information.