Senior Practitioner - Children’s Services
- Recruiter
- Diamond Employment Runway Ltd
- Location
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £23 - £24 Per Hour
- Posted
- 17 Sep 2014
- Closes
- 24 Sep 2014
- Ref
- MRS0301
- Contact
- Samantha Vaughan
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Health, Nursing & Social Care, Social Services, Social Worker, Support Worker
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Our Local Government client based in Nottingham is recruiting a Senior Practitioner - Children’s Services: To work within the legislative and statutory planning frameworks, Government Guidance, the City core values and strategic aims, and the Department`s policies and procedures. To deliver high quality child care services across the range of the Department`s responsibilities to children in need and their families, carrying a reduced caseload of more complex cases and working with the Team Manager to promote high standards of practice within the team.
Education - Essential
Professional qualification in social work DipSW, CQSW, CSS
Must be a registered social worker or be willing to undertake registration prior to commencement in post (evidence of this will be requested).
Skills, Knowledge & Experience - Essentials
Ability to write appropriate reports and case records.
Ability to analyse information in order to assess needs and strengths, leading to appropriate case plans.
Ability to plan ahead, set priorities and manage time well.
Ability to act as a role model and mentor in order to improve the practice of colleagues.
Ability to chair meetings in order to progress case plans.
Ability to work effectively with service users as well as a range of agencies and professional and community groups
Able to work outside normal office hours and across structural boundaries where necessary to produce good outcomes for children.
Strong understanding of good social work practice and recent research in respect to children and families.
Good understanding of customer care and equalities issues and their application in the Children and Advanced user of `Windows`-based information technology.
Strong evidence of a pro-active contribution to the development of good practice in children`s social services.
Good evidence of leadership skills and the ability to promote team effectiveness in a changing environment.
Must have commitment to undertaking Post-Qualifying training.
Must have commitment to high quality child-centred services.
Must have honesty and Integrity
Families setting.
Willingness to comply with the non-smoking policy.
Essential User Car Allowance therefore you must have access to a vehicle.
Strong understanding Government`s Objectives for Children`s Services, and the Assessment Framework for Children in Need and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Proven knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and related Guidance,
Proven experience as a social care practitioner with children and families across a range of functions including assessment, delivery of Care and Child Protection plans, and Court work.
Experience of social care work in a multi-cultural environment.
Registered Enhanced/Standard DBS Disclosure within the last 12 months
Understanding and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy
Must be able to provide references covering the last 5 years
MCORP-RS is an Equal Opportunities employer
MCORP-RS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Education - Essential
Professional qualification in social work DipSW, CQSW, CSS
Must be a registered social worker or be willing to undertake registration prior to commencement in post (evidence of this will be requested).
Skills, Knowledge & Experience - Essentials
Ability to write appropriate reports and case records.
Ability to analyse information in order to assess needs and strengths, leading to appropriate case plans.
Ability to plan ahead, set priorities and manage time well.
Ability to act as a role model and mentor in order to improve the practice of colleagues.
Ability to chair meetings in order to progress case plans.
Ability to work effectively with service users as well as a range of agencies and professional and community groups
Able to work outside normal office hours and across structural boundaries where necessary to produce good outcomes for children.
Strong understanding of good social work practice and recent research in respect to children and families.
Good understanding of customer care and equalities issues and their application in the Children and Advanced user of `Windows`-based information technology.
Strong evidence of a pro-active contribution to the development of good practice in children`s social services.
Good evidence of leadership skills and the ability to promote team effectiveness in a changing environment.
Must have commitment to undertaking Post-Qualifying training.
Must have commitment to high quality child-centred services.
Must have honesty and Integrity
Families setting.
Willingness to comply with the non-smoking policy.
Essential User Car Allowance therefore you must have access to a vehicle.
Strong understanding Government`s Objectives for Children`s Services, and the Assessment Framework for Children in Need and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Proven knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and related Guidance,
Proven experience as a social care practitioner with children and families across a range of functions including assessment, delivery of Care and Child Protection plans, and Court work.
Experience of social care work in a multi-cultural environment.
Registered Enhanced/Standard DBS Disclosure within the last 12 months
Understanding and commitment to the Equal Opportunities policy
Must be able to provide references covering the last 5 years
MCORP-RS is an Equal Opportunities employer
MCORP-RS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy