Your new company

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join a Referral and Assessment team on a permanent, full-time basis! This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and friendly Assessment team.

Your new role

This position is within the Referral and Assessment Service. The Referral and Assessment Teams receive all new referrals from the Bromley MASH and undertake Child and Family assessments to determine how best children’s needs can be met. There are six teams, each consisting of a team manager and five social workers. Teams go on duty for one week every six weeks, during which social workers receive new allocations. They have made significant investments in staffing to ensure social workers have lower caseloads. Referral and Assessment Social Workers will carry an average of eight families. Social workers in the service are positive, motivated, and feel that their current caseload allows them to complete effective social work interventions with families.

What you'll need to succeed

• Appropriate and relevant post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation.
• A Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Be able to confidently support more junior members of staff.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salaries
• Hybrid working options
• Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
• Merited pay scheme
• 30 days Annual Leave
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and career development pathway
• Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
• Mileage claims for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology equipment, and gym memberships
• Discounts at local retailers

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please contact me on megan.shove@hays.com or 02382 020 103

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.