JOB-20240819-db742659
Senior Practitioner - Children in Care required in Durham for an ongoing locum position, with a competitive rate of £32.35 per hour. As a Senior Practitioner in our Children in Care team, you will make a significant impact by being a key player in supporting the legal permanence of our children with Care Orders or Special Guardianship Orders. This role offers the flexibility of both full-time and part-time options.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time/Part Time: Choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle! Balance your work and personal life with ease.
- Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of getting paid every week to keep your finances smoothly flowing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills through our continuous learning programs.
- Flexible Working: A chance to work from the office in Pity Me, Durham 1-2 days a week while spending the rest of the time working remotely.
What you will do:
- Work closely with children in care, whether they are living at home under the Placement with Parent Regulations or with connected carers adhering to the Fostering Standards.
- Support children through statutory looked-after processes, keeping assessments up to date and preparing necessary Court documentation to secure their legal permanence.
- Manage a manageable caseload of about 20-22 children.
- Conduct monthly supervision sessions and engage in personal supervision to ensure ongoing professional development.
- Receive frequent support from the team's social work consultant when required.
- Actively participate in team meetings to foster a collaborative team environment.
This is a position for a Social Worker within our Connecting Families Team, where you will focus on helping children achieve legal permanence through being placed with their connected carers. You will work directly with cases requiring the discharge of Care Orders or the granting of Special Guardianship Orders.
Durham offers a splendid blend of history and modern living, with its beautiful cathedral and vibrant community. This city provides a welcoming and inspiring location to both live and work. Join our team and become part of a professional community that is as friendly as it is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.
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