Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Team in Ealing, London

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Lead Practitioner
Specialism: Child Protection Team
Job Location: Ealing
Salary: £45.20 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

Exciting opportunity for a Social Work Lead Practitioner within the Child Protection Team in Ealing, UK, with an attractive hourly salary of £45.20. This is an ongoing full-time position, perfect for an experienced professional eager to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Step into this pivotal role and use your expertise to lead and inspire, driving positive change in Ealing's child protection services.

Perks and benefits:

- Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work, along with an appealing hourly salary of £45.20.
- You will also gain valuable experience across various settings and teams, enriching your professional development.
- Benefit from the opportunity to work without the pressures of a permanent commitment while quickly earning an impressive income.
- Additionally, locum roles often allow for a better work-life balance, letting you choose when you work and how often.

What you will do:

- Manage a caseload of highly complex child protection and safeguarding cases.
- Take the lead on child protection investigations, assessments, and care planning under relevant legislation to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Provide professional supervision, mentoring, and practice guidance to social workers and newly qualified staff, nurturing their growth and development.
- Chair or contribute to strategy discussions, core group meetings, and multi-agency safeguarding meetings, fostering collaborative approaches.
- Ensure assessments, reports, and case recordings are accurate, evidence-based, and completed within statutory timescales to maintain high standards.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, police, and the judiciary to safeguard children and ensure cohesive and comprehensive support.
- Support quality assurance, audits, and service improvement initiatives, playing a key role in enhancing service delivery.
- Promote child-centred practice, ensuring the voice and wishes of children are reflected in assessments and planning.
- Manage risk effectively and make informed decisions to protect children from significant harm, using your knowledge and experience to safeguard their futures.
- Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and professional standards, ensuring best practice in all endeavours.

Living and working in Ealing offers a vibrant community atmosphere with fantastic transport links to Central London. Ealing boasts lush parks, diverse dining options, and a rich cultural scene, making it an ideal place for both your career and personal life to flourish. Join our dynamic team and enjoy the rewarding experience of leading child protection efforts in this thriving London Borough.

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