Senior Practitioner

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Brook House, John Wilson Business Park, Reeves Way, Whitstable CT5 3SS
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Kent County Council What will you be doing?

Join Our Canterbury Social Work Service as a Senior Practitioner!

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Canterbury Social Work Service, based at our Whitstable Local Office, is seeking a skilled and committed Senior Practitioner to join our service.

We are an established and supportive service comprising five dedicated teams who work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of practice, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

Why Join Us?

A strong and supportive team culture

You will join a service where collaborative working, reflective practice and peer support are embedded in our day-to-day work.

A clear focus on professional development

We are committed to developing our workforce, offering a range of learning opportunities, supervision and progression pathways to support your career.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference

This is a role where your experience and leadership will directly influence outcomes for children and families, as well as the development of others.

If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Canterbury Social Work Service and be part of a team that is making a positive impact every day.

About you Professional registration as a social worker with Social Work England – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you will have a breadth of post-qualification experience working with children and families.

You will demonstrate:

Experience of systemic practiceA strong understanding of legislative and policy frameworks

The confidence to support and guide others in their practice

The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner agencies

Alongside your professional expertise, you will be committed to continuous learning and to maintaining high standards of social work practice.

Rewards In return for supporting our ambition to deliver high-quality services, we offer a strong commitment to your professional development.

As a qualified Social Worker with Kent County Council, you will benefit from:

Regular, high-quality supervision and management support

Access to a broad range of training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balanceA comprehensive benefits package

About us The right team Improving outcomes for children in Kent is a shared responsibility. We have developed a culture that promotes high standards, collaborative working and professional curiosity.

Our managers are experienced and approachable, providing consistent supervision and support. You will also have access to expert practitioners across the service, offering opportunities to develop your practice further and learn from experienced colleagues.

The right time

We continue to invest in our services and workforce, strengthening practice and embedding improvements that support children and families across Kent. This is an opportunity to join a service that is committed to learning, development and continuous improvement.

The right place

We are proud of the progress we have made in Kent and remain focused on further strengthening our services, ensuring that children remain at the centre of our culture and practice.

As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Services in the country, we are able to offer a breadth of experience and opportunity. You will have access to a comprehensive learning and development framework, with opportunities tailored to both individual and team needs.

Kent is a large and diverse county, offering varied and rewarding work. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist interests, build strong professional networks and contribute to…