Qualified senior practitioner required, children in need services, based within Lancashire.

Our client is currently seeking a self motivated, hard working qualified Senior Social Worker to join their children's department. Ideally candidates will have a minimum 3 years working knowledge within children and families settings, with preferably experience of court work, although candidates with less but fully relevant experience will also be considered.

Duties:

*To act as a source of consultation for colleagues within the team and where appropriate the Department by virtue of being an experienced and reliable Senior Practitioner.
*To assist in and contribute to the development of the practice standards in the Department as required and where relevant, which may include some training responsibilities.
*To undertake responsibility for some areas of work in the day to day running of the team and supervision of team members.
*To maintain a current and active interest and knowledge in such legislation and policy changes, research findings and practice developments, from a wide field, as are relevant to the post holder's client's group responsibilities.

Requirements:
*Knowledge of child care legislation including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidance and regulations
*Theory and practice of child care planning
*Able to interview children and families
*Good written and oral communication skills
*Able to organise and prioritise own work
*Able to operate within a multi-disciplinary setting
*Able to carry out child in need assessments.

The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the GSCC, have a current CRB and be a car driver. The post is looking to run for a minimum 4 months and could well move to a temp-to-perm contract.

Please Contact NonStop Recruitment for more information 0207 940 2100 or email social@nonstop-social.com

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