*Role: Senior Social Work Practitioner
*Service: Children & Families
*Reports to: Team Manager
*Level: Senior practitioner with leadership and supervisory responsibilities
Purpose of the Role*Handle complex social work cases involving children and families
*Support the development and effectiveness of the service
*Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to other staff and students
Key Responsibilities*Manage high-risk and complex cases (including child protection and court work)
*Develop and implement child in need / child protection plans
*Prepare court reports and give evidence when required
*Offer professional advice and consultation to colleagues
*Supervise junior staff and students
*Contribute to team development, training, and service improvement
*Participate in recruitment, meetings, and organisational initiatives
*Ensure health & safety and communication systems are followed
Qualifications & Experience*Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g. BA Social Work or equivalent)
*Professional registration (e.g. HCPC or equivalent body)
*Experience in:
*Children & families social work
*Child protection and court work
*Assessment and duty systems
*Experience supervising or mentoring staff (desirable)