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Senior Practitioner - Child in Care - Kent (Kingshill)
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- Kent
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £87,360 - £87,360 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Practitioner - Child in Care Team
Location: Kings Hill, Kent
Council: Kent County Council
Team: Child in Care
Pay Rate: £42 per hour Umbrella
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract: Temporary / Agency
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Child in Care Team at Kent County Council, based in Kings Hill.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner with strong Children in Care / Looked After Children (LAC) experience to join a supportive team and help achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload, undertake statutory social work responsibilities and work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings remain central to all planning and decision-making.
Complete high-quality assessments, care plans and statutory reviews.
Undertake statutory visits and ensure all legislative and procedural requirements are met.
Develop and progress effective permanence plans for children and young people.
Work closely with foster carers, families, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies.
Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
Prepare high-quality reports for Looked After Children Reviews, meetings and court proceedings where required.
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with Kent County Council procedures.
Promote positive outcomes and ensure children receive appropriate care, support and opportunities.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers where required.Requirements
Social Work England registration.
Relevant Social Work qualification.
Significant experience within Children's Social Care.
Strong experience working with Children in Care / Looked After Children.
Good knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and statutory social work practice.
Experience managing complex caseloads within a local authority setting.
Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?
Competitive Rates: Access to competitive agency rates across Social Care roles.
Dedicated Consultant: Personal support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your assignment.
Exclusive Opportunities: Access to a wide range of Social Work opportunities across Local Authorities.
Fast Compliance: Support with the compliance and onboarding process to help you start quickly.
Career Support: Regular updates on suitable opportunities based on your experience and preferences.
Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for successful referrals.
Ongoing Support: Continued support throughout your assignment, including assistance with extensions, timesheets and general queries.
Flexible Opportunities: Access to temporary, contract and longer-term Social Work opportunities.How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Practitioner with Children in Care experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Kent, please get in touch.
Contact Mayur at Eden Brown Synergy on (phone number removed) to discuss the role or submit your CV for consideration.
Referral Bonus: Know a Social Worker who may be suitable for this role? Refer them to us and you could earn up to £300 for a successful referral.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free
Location: Kings Hill, Kent
Council: Kent County Council
Team: Child in Care
Pay Rate: £42 per hour Umbrella
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract: Temporary / Agency
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Child in Care Team at Kent County Council, based in Kings Hill.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner with strong Children in Care / Looked After Children (LAC) experience to join a supportive team and help achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload, undertake statutory social work responsibilities and work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings remain central to all planning and decision-making.
Complete high-quality assessments, care plans and statutory reviews.
Undertake statutory visits and ensure all legislative and procedural requirements are met.
Develop and progress effective permanence plans for children and young people.
Work closely with foster carers, families, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies.
Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
Prepare high-quality reports for Looked After Children Reviews, meetings and court proceedings where required.
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with Kent County Council procedures.
Promote positive outcomes and ensure children receive appropriate care, support and opportunities.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers where required.Requirements
Social Work England registration.
Relevant Social Work qualification.
Significant experience within Children's Social Care.
Strong experience working with Children in Care / Looked After Children.
Good knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and statutory social work practice.
Experience managing complex caseloads within a local authority setting.
Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?
Competitive Rates: Access to competitive agency rates across Social Care roles.
Dedicated Consultant: Personal support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your assignment.
Exclusive Opportunities: Access to a wide range of Social Work opportunities across Local Authorities.
Fast Compliance: Support with the compliance and onboarding process to help you start quickly.
Career Support: Regular updates on suitable opportunities based on your experience and preferences.
Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for successful referrals.
Ongoing Support: Continued support throughout your assignment, including assistance with extensions, timesheets and general queries.
Flexible Opportunities: Access to temporary, contract and longer-term Social Work opportunities.How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Practitioner with Children in Care experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Kent, please get in touch.
Contact Mayur at Eden Brown Synergy on (phone number removed) to discuss the role or submit your CV for consideration.
Referral Bonus: Know a Social Worker who may be suitable for this role? Refer them to us and you could earn up to £300 for a successful referral.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free