Main Duties:
To be responsible for the assessment of Connected Persons and Special Guardians.
To work within the team to provide a duty system covering, private applications, referrals, Post Special Guardianship Order support etc
To present cases to court and to the Fostering Panel.
As a Senior Practitioner you will manage complex assessments and may be required to support and advise other practitioners within the team.
Undertake tasks relating to the assessment and training of Connected Persons and Special Guardians in accordance with legislation, standards and good practice guidance..
Provide an effective and high-quality social work service to Connected Persons and Special Guardians looking after children from their extended families and communities.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kristina Tucker, Team Manager (SG & Assessment), 0203 045 4763, [email protected]
Candidate Profile
This is a position for an experienced practitioner with at least three years post qualifying experience as a social worker.
Some evening/weekend work may be required.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)