Social Work Senior Practitioner - Next Steps Team in Durham, County Durham

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Senior Practitioner - Next Steps Team
Specialism: Children in Care
Location: Durham (UK)
Salary: £32.73 per hour 
Ongoing, Full-time, 37 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and experienced Social Work Senior Practitioner to join our Next Steps Team within the Children in Care service, based in Pity Me, Durham, near the vibrant Arnison Centre. This full-time role of 37 hours per week offers the unique chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people aged 16 and 17 as they transition towards adulthood.

Perks and benefits:

- Full time: Embrace a consistent work schedule that lets you deeply engage with young people, making a genuine difference in their journeys.
- Competitive hourly rate: Enjoy a rewarding salary of £32.73 per hour, ensuring your expertise and dedication are well-compensated.
- Professional development: Access to continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Supportive environment: Work in a collaborative team setting with strong supervision and opportunities for reflective practice.
- Work-life balance: Benefit from a role that values your personal time while providing the flexibility necessary to enjoy life in beautiful Durham.

What you will do:

- Manage a balanced caseload of young people aged 16–17, guiding them through the transition towards independence.
- Lead on pathway planning to help young people understand their journey, setting and achieving their future aspirations.
- Coordinate key transitions with residential and supported accommodation providers, ensuring smooth and well-timed moves that foster stability.
- Engage proactively with partner agencies, supporting seamless transitions and high-quality outcomes.
- Develop co-produced safety plans with young people, encouraging confidence, independence, and safe risk-taking.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships, providing security and emotional stability to the young people you support.
- Actively participate in reflective practice, group supervision, and development days to continually improve service delivery.
- Incorporate young people's feedback into practice, enhancing service development, and contributing to the innovative Super Hub initiative.

The Next Steps Team works passionately to support young people in envisioning and achieving their aspirations.
Join us in Durham, where the unique blend of history, culture, and vibrant community life creates a fantastic environment both personally and professionally. Embrace the opportunity to work in a city that offers enriching experiences alongside the stunning scenery of County Durham, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

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