Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR 12)
Redbridge Council
15th May 2026 - 13th November 2026
£28.09 per hour
255 - 259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NN
Critical Thinking
Legal Consultant
Legislative knowledge
Supervisory skills
Children's safeguarding
Evidence-based assessment
Role
Who You Are
An experienced practitioner with a minimum of five years post-qualifying experience. You have sound knowledge of the legislative framework, including experience providing written and verbal evidence in court, and expertise in children's safeguarding.
What the Job Involves
As a senior social worker in the parenting assessment service, you will undertake and prepare evidence-based assessments using a high level of critical thinking and analysis to inform your recommendations. You will also supervise a family support worker, ensuring that families receive bespoke and tailored intervention as part of the assessment process.
Skills
- Evidence-based assessment preparation
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Knowledge of the legislative framework
- Experience in children's safeguarding
- Supervisory skills
- Providing evidence in court