As one of our Senior Practitioners based in South Asti (assessment and short term intervention) you will take the lead role in our relationship-based, family-led practice model. 

You will assist in the duty rota picking up cases that require strategy discussion , section 47 and  assessment. You will manage a complex caseload; as well as providing technical and professional expertise, mentoring and quality assurance to less experienced colleagues.  You will also support the Team Manager in the day-to-day running of the team.

You will provide a joined up approach which encourages robust partnerships with other teams, within the Trust as well as outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.

This is a key role so naturally we are looking for someone with extensive experience of working with vulnerable children, families, statutory bodies and voluntary agencies.

You must have a recognised social work qualification and be registered with the Health Care Profession Council.  This coupled with your external personal skills; including communication, sound judgement, analytical thinking and teamwork are essential.

Our Offer

Our offer includes competitive rewards, a generous annual leave package; and our recently launched a Salary Sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme; to name a few.