Experienced Lead Practitioner – North London – Adults Social Work

Liquid Personnel
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Experienced Lead Practitioner to join a busy Adults Social Work Team based in North London.

Do you want to be a part of an authority who will nurture your learning and development, listen to your voice and support you through your career path, all whilst paying a generous competitive salary? Then this Is the authority for you!

What’s in it for you as an Experienced Lead Practitioner?

– Generous competitive salaries
– 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
– Access to the local government pension scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
– Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
– Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
– Excellent training and development opportunities
– Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

Your main responsibilities as an Experienced Lead Practitioner:

– You will hold a small complex caseload consisting of safeguarding and sometimes court work cases.
– Conduct appropriate risk assessments with individuals, their families and providers in line with Mental Capacity Legislation and good practice criteria.
– Chair safeguarding meetings and other appropriate multidisciplinary meetings as required by the Team Manager as appropriate.
– Ensure that the responsibility of safeguarding adults at risk is a fundamental element of the work of your team and that the Making Safeguarding Personal principles are embedded effectively.
– Ensure that the service promotes safety and managed risk in the context of maintaining choice.
– Provide consultation and advice to support social workers and assessment and enablement officers in undertaking assessments and interventions, encouraging the development of high-quality standards and practice within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safer practice.

What we are looking for in an Experienced Lead Practitioner:

– Social Work degree or equivalent.
– SWE registration.
– At least 2 years post qualified experience within Adults Social Work.

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