Social Work Senior Practitioner - Looked After Children Team in Stoke On Tern, Shropshire

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Social Work Senior Practitioner - Looked After Children Team in Stoke-on-Trent, UK: £31.95 hourly, ongoing. This full-time locum position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Work professional to make a real difference in the lives of children. This is your chance to join the Stoke-on-Trent Children Service's Corporate Parenting 0-13 Team, supporting Looked After Children in their journey to secure permanency. You will thrive in a dynamic environment that offers a blend of home and office working, making it ideal for achieving work-life balance.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that locum work offers, allowing you to shape your work around your life while still making a meaningful impact in the community.
• Learning and Development: Gain access to a comprehensive learning programme through the outstanding Learning and Development Academy, which supports your personal and professional growth.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside seasoned coordinators and a dedicated management team, ensuring you have everything you need to focus on impactful direct work with children.
• Vibrant Community: Experience the warmth of Stoke-on-Trent's community, renowned for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to economic growth and cultural vibrancy.

What you will do:

• Provide exceptional social work services within the Looked After Children Team, ensuring that children secure permanency in their lives.
• Deliver advice and support to children and families, working in partnership with them to achieve positive outcomes.
• Carry out assessments, produce care plans, and undertake statutory visits.
• Contribute to the learning and development of team members by utilizing your experience in supervisory and practice development roles.
• Engage in both home and office-based work to adapt to the needs of the children and families you support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues, fostering their professional development.
• Ensure that the service delivery standards meet statutory guidelines and exceed community expectations.

Stoke-on-Trent is more than just a place to work; it is a wonderful place to live. Benefiting from excellent transport links, cultural richness, and beautiful green spaces, Stoke-on-Trent is a city that values togetherness and growth. Join us and be part of a community that places children and families at the heart of its mission, embracing restorative practice and relationship-building every step of the way.

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