Senior Practitioner - Family Support & Protection

Senior Practitioner - Family Support & Protection

Harlow

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £43,477 to £52,302 per annum

The Role:

As a Senior Practitioner at FS&P, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to help children, young people, and families thrive. You'll manage a caseload filled with complex cases, providing expert guidance and supervision to your colleagues. In the absence of the Team Manager, you'll step up to lead the team and oversee duty services, ensuring our mission is carried out effectively.

Your role goes beyond everyday social work. You'll handle higher levels of risk, mentor and advise your fellow team members, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvements. Building strong partnerships with key stakeholders is not just encouraged; it's essential.

What You'll Do: Your Responsibilities

· You'll be the go-to source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers, contributing to the development of practice standards.

· You'll assess complex social care needs and develop support plans for vulnerable individuals, children, and families.

· Operating within the statutory legal framework, you'll determine when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.

· Managing a demanding caseload will be your daily routine, all while maintaining accurate and timely records, reports, and presentations.

· Your presence will be felt in various case conferences, court sessions, meetings, and statutory reviews, as you take the lead when a social care perspective is needed.

· You'll conduct assessments and devise responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare, intervening as needed based on the assessment.

· Building strong, effective working relationships within the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies will be second nature to you, as it's crucial for helping people start life on the right foot and age gracefully.

· You'll bring your expertise to the table, leading in particular areas of practice and contributing to their development.

What We're Looking For: Your Experience

· You hold a recognised social work qualification, whether it's a diploma, degree, or Masters in social work. Plus, you're currently registered with Social Work England as a registered social worker.

· Evidence of continuous professional development is a must, aligned with relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.

· You've got significant experience in social work, showcasing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.

Claims Administrator

Wickford, Essex

Office Based position

Salary: £25,000 per annum + Plus Pension scheme.

Working Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm - Monday to Friday, plus additional hours as the business may need from time to time.

Our client is looking for an additional experienced Claims Administrator to join their buys, friendly team based in Wickford.

Please note due to location - applicants must drive & have own transport.

Experience required for the position:

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years claims administration experience, preferably within the domestic insurance industry however if you have a sound administrative background in a professional, busy services environment you will be considered.

Person Specification/Key Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years administrative experience.
• Domestic insurance industry experience would be desirable.
• Ability to work calming and efficiently under pressure and deal with stressful clients/policy holders.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook & Excel and excellent typing skills.
• Proven ability to manage a number of various sizes claims at any one time, arranging a number of sub-contractors so that claims run continuously through to completion.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Organised, methodical and used to working under pressure with the ability to prioritise.
• Please note due to location - applicants must drive & have own transport.

Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, located in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, your details will be processed by Noble Recruiting Limited. For details on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.

Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.