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Stafford, Staffordshire Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE Date posted 4 weeks ago
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Join Staffordshire County Council’s Children’s Services as a Senior Practitioner, providing leadership on complex cases and supporting the delivery of safe, effective social work practice.
Manage high-risk and sensitive cases including child protection, looked-after children, and court proceedings, ensuring compliance with the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.
Support and mentor social workers through supervision, reflective discussions, and practice guidance, fostering professional growth and case confidence.
Champion a child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, ensuring the child’s voice informs all decisions and care planning.
Contribute to service improvement by participating in quality assurance, audits, and the development of best practice standards across the team.
Benefit from Staffordshire’s commitment to staff wellbeing and development, with access to CPD, structured career pathways, flexible/hybrid working, and a collaborative team environment.