Senior Practitioner (Children's) CAP
| Posting date: | 22 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.03 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 December 2025 |
| Location: | WR5 2NP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Alignedge Solutions Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RQ1646585 |
Summary
Description
Job Title: Senior Practitioner (Children's) CAP
Location: County Hall, Worcester, WR5 2NP
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time (37 hours/week)
Rate: £25.03 per hour PAYE
Start Date: Roughly December
End Date: approx. 3 months)
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner (Children's) to work with vulnerable children and their families. You will assess risks and needs, coordinate multi-agency support, and ensure the welfare of children is paramount. This hard-to-fill temporary role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while delivering high-quality social work services.
Key Responsibilities:
Work in partnership with children and families to address social, emotional, and environmental needs
Assess risks and needs of vulnerable children and coordinate services to improve outcomes
Operate self-sufficiently in applying relevant legislation, policy, procedures, and social work theory
Gather and analyse information to complete statutory assessments, including consideration of alternative placements
Represent the Authority in court when required and provide expert evidence
Attend and contribute to a range of meetings, including case reviews and multi-agency planning
Develop, implement, and review multi-agency outcome-focused plans for children and young people
Undertake day duty tasks including visits, calls, and meetings
Candidate Requirements:
Degree in Social Work or CQSW, DipSW, CSS
Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Advanced knowledge of national and local policies relating to children, child protection, and Looked After Children
Essential knowledge of care planning, case conferencing, and Looked After Children Reviews
Ability to write complex reports for court to national standards
Experience in safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice
Strong communication, organisational, and multi-agency coordination skills
Benefits:
Competitive PAYE hourly rate (£25.03/hr) with umbrella/ltd pay up to £33.30/hr for experienced practitioners
Overtime, weekend, and bank holiday pay
Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children and families
Professional development and experience in a multi-disciplinary team
Additional Information:
Enhanced DBS check required
Fluency in English essential
Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities
Job Title: Senior Practitioner (Children's) CAP
Location: County Hall, Worcester, WR5 2NP
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time (37 hours/week)
Rate: £25.03 per hour PAYE
Start Date: Roughly December
End Date: approx. 3 months)
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner (Children's) to work with vulnerable children and their families. You will assess risks and needs, coordinate multi-agency support, and ensure the welfare of children is paramount. This hard-to-fill temporary role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while delivering high-quality social work services.
Key Responsibilities:
Work in partnership with children and families to address social, emotional, and environmental needs
Assess risks and needs of vulnerable children and coordinate services to improve outcomes
Operate self-sufficiently in applying relevant legislation, policy, procedures, and social work theory
Gather and analyse information to complete statutory assessments, including consideration of alternative placements
Represent the Authority in court when required and provide expert evidence
Attend and contribute to a range of meetings, including case reviews and multi-agency planning
Develop, implement, and review multi-agency outcome-focused plans for children and young people
Undertake day duty tasks including visits, calls, and meetings
Candidate Requirements:
Degree in Social Work or CQSW, DipSW, CSS
Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Advanced knowledge of national and local policies relating to children, child protection, and Looked After Children
Essential knowledge of care planning, case conferencing, and Looked After Children Reviews
Ability to write complex reports for court to national standards
Experience in safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice
Strong communication, organisational, and multi-agency coordination skills
Benefits:
Competitive PAYE hourly rate (£25.03/hr) with umbrella/ltd pay up to £33.30/hr for experienced practitioners
Overtime, weekend, and bank holiday pay
Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children and families
Professional development and experience in a multi-disciplinary team
Additional Information:
Enhanced DBS check required
Fluency in English essential
Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities