Children's Social Care - Senior Practitioner

Headline: Agency Senior Practitioner - Assessment & Safeguarding - Achieve a Great Work-Life Balance

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> Seeking a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance? Darlington Borough Council's Assessment and Safeguarding Service offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Agency Senior Practitioner to join our locality-based team. We offer a hybrid working model, combining office-based work with the flexibility of working from home, supported by a provided laptop, mobile phone, and personal safety device.

> Responsibilities:
> * Work with children and families from referral to court proceedings, covering Child & Family Assessments, Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans.
> * Apply relational and restorative practice models.
> * Manage a caseload effectively, meeting deadlines and targets.
> * Work collaboratively with other professionals.
> * Contribute to the development and improvement of services.

> Benefits:
> * Competitive salary
> * Hybrid working model (office and home-based work).
> * Provided laptop, mobile phone, and personal safety device.
> * Access to council workforce training program.
> * Regular reflective supervision.
> * Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for overtime.
> * Supportive and collaborative team environment.

> Requirements:
> * Significant experience as a qualified social worker (SW) or senior practitioner (SP).
> * Experience working within a child protection setting.
> * Strong assessment, planning, and communication skills.
> * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
> * Valid driving license.

> Apply Now: [Link to Application]

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