CSC - Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner (Safeguarding)

Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner – Children’s Services Bromley, Kent | £38.99 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking a confident, dynamic and experienced Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join a Children’s Services team in Bromley. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner passionate about safeguarding children, managing complex cases and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings cases. * Work with children and young people up to the age of 18. * Undertake complex safeguarding assessments and interventions. * Manage permanence planning and promote safe, stable outcomes for children. * Undertake direct work with children and families and build effective professional relationships. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding plans. * Prepare reports and evidence for court proceedings and attend court when required. * Maintain accurate case records and demonstrate sound professional judgement and decision-making. Essential Requirements * Recognised Social Work degree (BA/MA or equivalent) – essential. * Current Social Work England registration. * Minimum 2 years' experience working at Senior Practitioner level. * Enhanced DBS clearance. * Significant experience in Child Protection and Court Proceedings teams. * Strong experience managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases. * Excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills. * Ability to work confidently and independently with complex cases. Location: Bromley, Kent Rate: £38.99 per hour (Umbrella) Role: Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Service: Children’s Services Caseload: CIN, Child Protection, PLO & Care Proceedings Age Range: Children and young people up to 18 years For more information, contact Natasha Haddon