Medway Council - Senior Practitioner - LAC

Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure

that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.

Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.

Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.

Contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, supervising a family support worker, acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.

Lead on an area of practice (i.e. contextual safeguarding, Mind of My Own (MOMO), Life story work, Permanence) for the team or service and support others to enhance their knowledge and skills in relation to that subject.

To be a Signs of Safety Champion and consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.

Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Looked After Children Reviews, Permanency Planning Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings and Care Proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.

Participate in regular supervision to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken.

Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to promote evidence informed practice and maintain the highest professional standards.

To maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording system's to promote effective case management

Contribute to service development in line with local plans, initiatives and strategies.

To deputise for the Team Manager when necessary and as appropriate.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.