? Hiring: Senior Practitioner - Referral & Assessment Team (Bromley Council) ?
? Location: Civic Centre, Bromley, BR1 3UH
? Pay Rate: £38.50 per hour
? Contract: Temporary - Hybrid Working
About the Role:
Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner (SP) to join their Referral & Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled social worker to contribute to frontline child protection work, ensuring children and families receive timely and effective interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
? Manage complex assessments within statutory timescales, ensuring thorough investigations and decision-making.
? Conduct Section 47 child protection enquiries, Child in Need (CIN) and Child & Family Assessments.
? Work closely with families, schools, police, health professionals, and other agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
? Provide professional guidance and support to less experienced social workers in the team.
? Chair strategy discussions and contribute to care planning for children at risk.
? Prepare high-quality reports and assessments for court proceedings, child protection conferences, and panel meetings.
? Support the duty rota, responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns.
? Ensure all casework complies with legislative and policy frameworks.
Key Requirements:
? Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration.
? Extensive experience in frontline children's social work, particularly in referral & assessment, child protection, and safeguarding.
? Strong knowledge of statutory guidance, relevant legislation (Children Act 1989, Working Together 2018), and best practices.
? Experience of Section 47 investigations, risk assessments, and multi-agency working.
? Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to present evidence in court when required.
? Strong leadership and mentoring skills, supporting junior social workers in complex cases.
? Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively.
Why Work for Bromley Council?
? Hybrid Working - Combination of office-based and remote working.
? Competitive Pay Rate - £38.50 per hour.
? Excellent Training & Development Opportunities - Regular CPD, career progression, and support from Bromley's Social Work Academy.
? Supportive Team Culture - Work within a high-performing and child-focused team.
? Flexible Working Arrangements - Promoting work-life balance.
? Interested? Apply now or contact us for more details!
? Email:
? Phone: 02030471476
? Join Bromley's Referral & Assessment Team and help shape better futures for children and families! ?
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