? Senior Practitioner - Referral & Assessment Team - Bexley ?
? Location: Civic Offices, Bexley, DA6 7AT
? Rate: £38.50 per hour
? Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available
Join Bexley's Referral & Assessment Team!
We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner (SP) to join Bexley's Referral & Assessment (R&A) Team. This is a frontline role dealing with new referrals, initial assessments, and safeguarding interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
?? Conduct statutory Children & Families Assessments, including Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CIN), and Section 47 investigations.
?? Work collaboratively with Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to process referrals and identify appropriate support pathways.
?? Undertake home visits and direct work with children & families to assess risk and provide timely interventions.
?? Prepare and present reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and strategy discussions.
?? Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring assessments are completed within statutory timescales.
?? Support and mentor junior social workers, providing case consultations and professional guidance.
?? Maintain accurate case records using Liquidlogic (experience preferred but not essential).
About You:
? Social Work England registered with at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience.
? Strong background in Referral & Assessment, Child Protection, and Safeguarding.
? Experience conducting statutory assessments and Section 47 investigations.
? Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
? Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989, Working Together 2018, and other relevant legislation.
? Ability to engage effectively with children, families, and partner agencies.
? Previous court work experience is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
? Competitive pay rate - £38.50 per hour
? Hybrid working available (minimum 2-3 days in the office per week)
? Supportive management structure with regular supervision
? Manageable caseloads with structured support
? Opportunities for career progression and training
? Apply now or contact us for more information!
? Email:
? Phone: 02030471476
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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