Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children & Social Work Team (cswt) in Folkestone, Kent

Job Title: Social Worker Senior Practitioner – Children & Social Work Team (CSWT)
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Folkestone, UK
Salary: £42.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker Senior Practitioner within the Children & Social Work Team (CSWT) in Folkestone, earning £42.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, making it ideal for an experienced social work professional looking to take on a leadership role while continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. Working within a supportive team environment, you will provide expert guidance, lead on complex cases, and promote high standards of practice across Children's Services.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £42.00 per hour, offering flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Diverse Experience: Broaden your expertise by managing complex cases and contributing to a variety of safeguarding interventions.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression and enhance specialist knowledge.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from manageable caseloads that focus on delivering quality outcomes for children and families.
• Leadership Opportunities: Develop your practice leadership skills by mentoring colleagues and supporting workforce development.

What you will do

• Practice Leadership: Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional guidance to social workers and newly qualified practitioners.
• Case Management: Manage a reduced caseload of highly complex children and family cases, ensuring high-quality interventions and outcomes.
• Assessment and Planning: Complete statutory assessments, develop care plans, and oversee the implementation of effective support strategies.
• Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding interventions, assess risk, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct audits, review practice standards, and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Partnership Working: Build strong working relationships with health professionals, schools, police, and partner agencies.
• Representation: Represent the local authority at strategy meetings, conferences, and multi-agency forums.
• Court Work: Prepare detailed court reports, statements, and assessments, providing expert evidence where required.
• Service Improvement: Contribute to the development of best practice and support wider service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, including safeguarding and child protection.
• Leadership Skills: Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising social work practitioners.
• Court Experience: Strong knowledge of care proceedings and experience preparing court documentation.
• Legislative Knowledge: Thorough understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory frameworks.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• Decision-Making Skills: Proven ability to make sound professional judgements in complex situations.

Why Folkestone

Folkestone offers a unique blend of coastal living, cultural vibrancy, and community spirit. With its stunning seafront, thriving creative quarter, excellent local amenities, and easy transport links to London and continental Europe, Folkestone provides an outstanding quality of life. It is an ideal location for professionals seeking rewarding career opportunities alongside a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

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