In this Senior Practitioner post, you will lead and model best practice within the Sensory Children’s Team, focusing on children with hearing and/or visual impairments. You’ll supervise and coach social workers and assistants and drive reflective practice across the team. The role involves safeguarding, complex family work, and collaboration with partners to deliver care packages. You’ll support the Team Manager and maintain high standards of assessment and intervention. This is a customer-facing, mission-driven opportunity to impact disabled children’s welfare.
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor social workers and social work assistants
Lead reflective practice sessions for the team
Provide cover for the Team Manager, including chairing team meetings
Oversee team workload and performance
Work with families and other agencies to safeguard disabled children
Apply knowledge of child protection legislation and policies
Promote good practice and act as a specialist champion for sensory impairment
Engage in ongoing professional development and support service design for the team
Key requirements
Social Work England registration
Social Work degree
substantial and varied experience with children, carers and families
experience in Children’s Services including child protection
knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
Full UK Driving Licence (with reasonable adjustments considered)
ability to work countywide in a customer-facing role
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