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SW Locums are searching for a Qualified Senior Practitioner with Social Work England registration and holding right to work in the UK. You will have a minimum of 4 years UK Experience in Child Protection Social Work post ASYE. All candidates Must have extensive UK CIN, CP and Court experience. All Applicants must meet DfE requirements holding a minimum of 3 years post qualification ASYE or Permanent experience working as a Social Worker in the UK. The successful candidate will be working with 16 and 17 year olds who are at risk of homelessness or present as homeless on the day. S17 assessment and CIN plans to be undertaken in timescales Supporting YP under S20 Completing pathway plans Supporting vulnerable people who have experienced trauma, attachment difficulties, CCE, CSE, mental health issues Completing direct work with families to prevent YP coming into care using a therapeutic approach Working with colleagues in Edge of Care, Family Group Conference, Family Connectors and universal services Understanding of Southwark Judgement is required. Professional expertise required: Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004. Knowledge of Assessment Framework. Understanding of needs-led planning and review for Looked After Children as well as child protection knowledge. Knowledge of child development and family dynamics. Able to communicate with and undertake direct work with children of different ages, needs and cultural backgrounds. Able to work through interpreters with families and children from a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Ability to assess culture specific parenting and make an informed child centred judgement about appropriateness/acceptability. Maintains sound professional knowledge through training, reading and networking with colleagues. Contributes and pools advice and information to colleagues and can reflect on and learn from mistakes. Incorporates new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively. Good workload management skills and able to manage fluctuating demands of caseload and significant levels of pressure. Demonstrates flexibility. Committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children. Able to write structured, clear reports.. Experience of using computers on a business network running Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint ) , email and Internet. At SW Locums you will benefit from: Great, fast and accurate rates of pay. Committed support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant. No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice. Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide. and exclusive training. Free DBS and compliance service. Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.* Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us * SW Locums support the government guidelines on ensuring safety of all during the risk of Covid-19.* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.Registered Address: 35-54 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9DW. United Kingdom. Privacy Overview #J-18808-Ljbffr