Senior Practitioner - Family and Child Team (FACT)
Location: Northumberland
Employer: Northumberland County Council
Rate: £28.96 per hour
Contract: Temporary, Full-time
Job Summary:
Northumberland County Council is looking for a skilled Senior Practitioner to join their Family and Child Team (FACT). This role focuses on supporting children and families while ensuring safeguarding practices are followed. The Senior Practitioner provides leadership within the team and handles complex cases.
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Key Responsibilities:
Manage complex child protection and safeguarding cases
Lead assessments, care planning, and interventions using the Signs of Safety model
Support and mentor junior social workers
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies
Prepare high-quality reports and attend court as needed
Contribute to the development and improvement of the team's practice
Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW/CSS)
Registered with Social Work England
Experience in children's services and safeguarding
Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage and prioritize a complex caseload
Benefits:
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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