Senior Practitioner - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

Job Description

London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Team. You would be working in the children's (0-18) Team.

The post holder will provide advice and support to social workers and care managers in the team on casework, in addition to the social worker on duty, so that incoming concerns are acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner.

You will also support the Team Manager by acting as the Manager as required and act as Duty Manager when needed.

Furthermore, you will undertake some complex enquiries, liaising with both internal and external colleagues as appropriate, and be required to record actions and decisions in a clear and robust way on the Mosaic database.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the Children's agenda (details recorded on the role profile)

• Detailed working knowledge of the London multi-agency guidance/procedures for safeguarding children.

• Significant experience in carrying out safeguarding childrens’ enquiries
• Experience of providing professional supervision to social workers, care managers, and/or students
• Experience of presenting cases at Strategy Meetings/Case Conferences
• Ability to present information about safeguarding childrens’ cases
• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Commitment to working occasional unsocial hours
• Ability to travel for business purposes

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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