Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After

Job Vacancy: Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After

Location: Bases in Hertford, Stevenage & Apsley
Salary Range: £46,464 - £50,512 per annum, with a one-off £1k Welcome Payment
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

Join Us in Making a Difference in Children's Lives

Are you passionate about empowering children and their families to achieve their best outcomes? Hertfordshire County Council is committed to providing exceptional care and support to children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and hopeful about their futures. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our team and help shape brighter tomorrows for those in our care.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with children, young people, and families, while collaborating with essential services such as mental health, education, and law enforcement. Our approach prioritizes collaboration, consistency, capacity, and compassion, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex and diverse caseloads with compassion and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Contribute to care planning, assessments, and reviews with precision and empathy.
• Uphold rigorous safeguarding measures while respecting the wishes and needs of young people and their families.

Requirements:

• Qualified and registered social worker with extensive frontline experience.
• Proficient in researching and implementing innovative social work practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound decision-making abilities with a focus on holistic support and safeguarding.

In return for your dedication, we offer extensive training opportunities, a supportive working environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation expenses, a car lease scheme, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Application Process: We welcome applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Sponsorship opportunities may be available. Applications are shortlisted weekly, with interviews offered on a weekly basis.

For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, ,

Application Information:

Benefits of Working for HCC:

• Competitive Salary Range: £46,464 - £50,512 per annum
• One-off Welcome Payment of £1,000 for external appointments who have completed their ASYE at the time of application
• Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Expenses of up to £6,000 (terms and conditions apply)
• Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Free parking at all of our sites
• Car Lease Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes