Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment

• Annual Salary: Up to £53,373
• Location: Bromley Civic Centre, flexible working available
• Job Type: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Join the outstanding team at Bromley Children’s Social Care, recently rated "outstanding" by Ofsted. We are seeking highly talented and ambitious Senior Practitioners to join our Referral and Assessment Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on children and young people's lives in the Borough.

• Work within the Referral and Assessment Teams that handle all new referrals from the Bromley MASH.
• Undertake Child and Family assessments to determine the best ways to meet children’s needs.
• Be part of a team that goes on duty one week every six weeks, during which you will receive new allocations.
• Carry an average caseload of 8 families, allowing for thorough and impactful social work interventions.
• Engage in a relationship-based practice framework, focusing on forming positive relationships with families and professionals to effect change.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care.
• Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
• Registration with Social Work England (or ability to obtain registration prior to commencement of employment).
• Relevant experience and post-qualification experience in children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary, or independent sector organisation.
• Passion for working with children and their families and the ability to form effective relationships.

• Up to £2,000 annual retention payment and £2,000 Golden Hello.
• Lease car options and other excellent benefits.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Extensive training and career development opportunities.
• Free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
• Mileage claims for business trips in line with HMRC guidance.
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology equipment, and gym memberships.
• Discounts at local retailers and a wide range of national discounts.

Bromley is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people with disabilities, ex-Armed Forces personnel, and those from diverse backgrounds.