Senior Practitioner - Referral And Assessment

Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment 

Annual Salary: Up to £50,803 plus additional benefits
Location: Bromley Civic Centre with flexible working
Job Type: Full-time

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our Referral and Assessment Team. With a focus on delivering exceptional social care services to children and young people, we are looking for a registered professional who is ready to contribute to our journey of excellence.

Day to Day of the role:
Engage in proactive case management, ensuring the welfare of children and young people within the borough.
Conduct thorough Child and Family assessments to determine the best course of action to meet children’s needs.
Work within a duty rotation system, managing new allocations and maintaining lower caseloads to facilitate high-quality social work interventions.
Collaborate with families and professionals to foster positive changes and support the well-being of children and young people.
Participate in a relationship-based practice framework, focusing on building strong, supportive relationships with service users.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Registration with Social Work England or eligibility to obtain registration before employment commences.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989, relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.
Understanding of child development, family dynamics, and methods of social work intervention.
Post-qualification experience in children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary, or independent sector organisation.
Degree, Masters, C.Q. S.W., Dip.S.W., or equivalent qualification in social work.

Benefits:
Up to £2,000 annual retention payment and £2,000 Golden Hello.
Lease car scheme and essential car user benefits including free parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional three days.
Small team structure with dedicated supervision and support.
Two-week protected induction programme and excellent learning and development opportunities.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and salary sacrifice schemes.

How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this Senior Practitioner role, please submit your CV today!

Please note that a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check is required for this position.

Join us at Bromley and be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Apply now to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.