Senior Practitioner - Children Services

Spencer Clarke Group ,
West Thurrock, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £33 - 35 per hour + Negotiable dependent on experience

Overview

Spencer Clarke Group are looking for a Senior Practitioner within the Family Support team at Thurrock Council. Contract – 3 month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis. Working hours – Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 Rate of pay – £33 - £35 per hour This is negotiable depending on experience – please send over your CV with the required rate. About the role To carry a caseload of the most vulnerable complex children in need and children in care and ensure they receive a service that reflects the department’s commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first. To demonstrate and model a high standard of practice under their own direction, that reflects a value based approach to working with children and their families and is child centred. To work with colleagues and other professionals in a range of organisations to develop a service that delivers the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children. To work in partnership with service users, to undertake focussed assessments, plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures. About you Minimum 2 years’ experience of working as a social worker HCPC Registration Degree or equivalent in Social Work Experience of working with children and families within statutory, independent or third sector About us We offer a £250 referral bonus – so please pass on any details to someone who you think may be interested We supply to hundreds of councils across the UK