Children’s Senior Practitioner
Herefordshire Council
Role
Who You Are
We are seeking a skilled, experienced, and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join our Kinship Assessment Team. You should have a minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience and be committed to ensuring that children remain safely within their family networks. You value collaboration and reflection and are eager to contribute to a culture of shared learning and professional growth.
What the job involves
In this vital role, you will take the lead in completing comprehensive assessments for Kinship Carers and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) support plans, often those involving additional complexity. You will work collaboratively with children, families, and professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments, promoting long-term stability and permanence. Additionally, you will engage in peer support, mentoring, and guidance to colleagues, contributing to a culture of shared learning and professional growth.
Skills
- Comprehensive connected persons (kinship) assessments
- Engage with families sensitively and inclusively
- Present assessments to fostering panels
- Collaborate with fostering, safeguarding, and legal teams
- Mentoring and reflective support
- Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience