Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

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CES728(e)

Full time

£43,421 - £46,464 per annum

If you want to join a service which is rated good in all areas, and is committed to working with families, then Newcastle is the place for you.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner who has a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience, someone who is committed to providing the best outcomes for the children in our city. You will work within The Initial Response Service where children are first referred to Childrens Social Care, you will undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child Protection Enquiries as well as provide some short term support to children in need.

Who we are looking for?

We are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for the children in our city, and you should be too. We are looking for a Senior Practitioner who is driven, ambitious and committed to working with children, young people, and their families in a relational and restorative way.

We are lucky to have strong working relationships with partner agencies and we pride ourselves on our ability to work together in the best interests of children and families. So, we are looking for a strong team player who wants to work in an environment that prioritises relationships and champions social work values.

Why Newcastle Children’s Social Care?

In February 2022 Newcastle Children’s Social Care was rated as GOOD across all areas by Ofsted.

“Social workers are positive about working for Newcastle. They feel well supported through their induction and speak of supportive and available managers.”

We implement a relational and restorative approach across our service and city to transform how we work with children, families and partners, focusing on strengths and values.

You can hear more about what it is like to work at Newcastle and read our working principles, as well as hear first-hand from our social workers at www.newcastle.gov.uk/csc. Or you can contact Laura Pallister Initial Response Service Manager on 0191 2772531.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:

- A dedicated 5-day induction

- Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually

- A range of flexible working options

- A generous Flexi Scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support

- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme

- Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

If you feel this position is for you then apply online at: www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

28 July 2024