Senior Practitioner - Locality Team in Durham, County Durham

JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Practitioner within Locality - Durham, UK. Rate: £32.73 hourly. Ongoing, Full time.

Do you love making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join our Locality team in Durham. Rated 'outstanding,' our teams are committed to providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. You'll enjoy flexible full-time hours while contributing your expertise to help children in need, those requiring protection, and those in care proceedings until final orders or care plans are established.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication as a Senior Practitioner.
• This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role.
• With flexible shifts, you can balance your personal and work life with ease, ensuring that your career supports, rather than hinders, your lifestyle.
• Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
• Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference.
• Plus, relish the convenience of seamless interaction with a strong senior leadership team and access to an impressive range of training and professional development resources.

What you will do:

• Work with children and young people who are children in need, those needing protection, and those in our care, ensuring their safety and wellbeing are central to all decisions.
• Collaborate with a team of Social Work colleagues, family work members, enhanced practitioners, and social work consultants to deliver comprehensive support.
• Engage in thorough case reviews and use Signs of Safety as the embedded practice framework.
• Access the case recording system, Liquid Logic, to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Receive and engage in regular reflective supervision sessions that facilitate professional reflection and growth.
• Share your practice experience with NQSWs, trainees, and students, contributing to a nurturing, supportive, and learning-focused team environment.

In Durham, we believe in investing in our team members. With a well-established Social Work Academy and an extensive range of specialist countywide services, your role as a Senior Practitioner will be influential and impactful. You'll collaborate with teams dedicated to providing trauma and attachment services, safeguarding adolescents, and supporting families through various programmes.

Join us in Durham, an ideal location renowned for its vibrant culture, scenic surroundings, and strong community spirit. As a place to work and live, Durham offers the perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. We can't wait to explore how we can work together to create positive changes in the lives of young people and their families.

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