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About The Role
Job Title:
Senior Practitioner - Child Protection Court Hours:
37 per week Salary:
HC9 £39,513 - £43,693 ( plus £5,000 market rate supplement
per year £44,513 - £48,693) Welcome payment:
£5,000 after 6 months completion in post Relocation package:
up to £10,000 available Contract:
permanent Closing date:
12/01/2025 The Role We are looking for a dynamic and passionate
Senior Practitioner
to help us on our improvement journey. Working within the
Child Protection & Court Teams , you will work collaboratively with partner agencies to make a positive difference to society and the families that we work with. As a
Senior Practitioner , you will have the opportunity to help us with the ongoing development of our staff in their knowledge, experience, and practice. You will closely work with the managers to develop the team and deliver high-quality service to our children, young people, and families. You will provide coaching, mentoring, training, and support to apprentices, step-up students, and family support workers. Leading on areas of practice development and training within the wider service, you will support the implementation of our practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies, and procedures. You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of
3 years'
experience in statutory social care and dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for our children. This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive, yet challenging, learning environment for Herefordshire's workforce. You will be supported by an established team with a strong commitment to relationship-based practice, flexible working, and professional development. If you would like an informal discussion about the role of Senior Practitioner, please contact Deborah Morgan, Service Director for the Child Protection & Court Teams, by phone at
01432 261645 , or by email at
[email protected] We Offer Senior Practitioner starting salary:
HC9 £39,513 - £43,693 per annum Market rate supplement:
plus £5,000 per year Welcome payment:
£5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children's teams Relocation packages:
support of up to £10,000 Pension Scheme:
Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS) Professional development:
protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers. Career progression:
clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level Generous Annual Leave:
31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum Flexible working:
flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and, in some instances, home working Employee Assistance Programme:
24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of
professional membership fees About Us Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It's the priority for the council, our partners, and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
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Senior Practitioner - Child Protection Court Hours:
37 per week Salary:
HC9 £39,513 - £43,693 ( plus £5,000 market rate supplement
per year £44,513 - £48,693) Welcome payment:
£5,000 after 6 months completion in post Relocation package:
up to £10,000 available Contract:
permanent Closing date:
12/01/2025 The Role We are looking for a dynamic and passionate
Senior Practitioner
to help us on our improvement journey. Working within the
Child Protection & Court Teams , you will work collaboratively with partner agencies to make a positive difference to society and the families that we work with. As a
Senior Practitioner , you will have the opportunity to help us with the ongoing development of our staff in their knowledge, experience, and practice. You will closely work with the managers to develop the team and deliver high-quality service to our children, young people, and families. You will provide coaching, mentoring, training, and support to apprentices, step-up students, and family support workers. Leading on areas of practice development and training within the wider service, you will support the implementation of our practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies, and procedures. You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of
3 years'
experience in statutory social care and dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for our children. This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive, yet challenging, learning environment for Herefordshire's workforce. You will be supported by an established team with a strong commitment to relationship-based practice, flexible working, and professional development. If you would like an informal discussion about the role of Senior Practitioner, please contact Deborah Morgan, Service Director for the Child Protection & Court Teams, by phone at
01432 261645 , or by email at
[email protected] We Offer Senior Practitioner starting salary:
HC9 £39,513 - £43,693 per annum Market rate supplement:
plus £5,000 per year Welcome payment:
£5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children's teams Relocation packages:
support of up to £10,000 Pension Scheme:
Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS) Professional development:
protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers. Career progression:
clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level Generous Annual Leave:
31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum Flexible working:
flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and, in some instances, home working Employee Assistance Programme:
24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of
professional membership fees About Us Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It's the priority for the council, our partners, and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
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