Summary: The role of Senior Practitioner in the Looked After Children's Team in Southend involves working within a structured team to support social workers while managing cases related to looked after children. The position offers a stable environment with experienced leadership, regular supervision, and training opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing reports and attending court proceedings related to care plans and adoption. This role emphasizes a good work-life balance and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit written reports, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in Family Proceedings, County, and High Courts.
• Pathway Planning.
• Attending Adoption Panels.
• Standard Case Management.
• LAC Reviews.
• Section 20 care orders.
• Attending Court.
• Preparing Court Reports.

Key Skills:

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA).
• Car Driver.

Salary (Rate): 41.50

City: Southend-on-Sea

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other