๐ Senior Practice Lead โ Child in Need Team๐ Location: North West | ๐ท Pay Rate: ยฃ40 per hour | ๐ Flexible Working: 3 days in-office
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Qualified Social Worker | 5+ Years Post-Qualified Experience
Are you an experienced and passionate social work professional ready to take the next step in your career? Weโre looking for a Senior Practice Lead to join our Child in Need team โ a vital service that supports children and families from initial referral through to care proceedings. This is your opportunity to take on a strategic and supportive leadership role, while continuing to make a tangible difference in children's lives.ย ๐ What Youโll Be Doing:As a Senior Practice Lead, you will:
- Support and mentor social workers and family support staff, including newly qualified practitioners.
- Offer professional expertise in Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings and Care Proceedings.
- Oversee and improve case quality, ensuring interventions are high-quality, child-focused, and evidence-based.
- Manage a small caseload of complex cases, as agreed with the Team Manager.
- Identify learning needs and promote professional development through supervision, mentoring and practice guidance.
- Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies, fostering openness, trust and engagement.
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๐ค About You:Youโll be a confident and capable practitioner with:
- 5+ years post-qualifying experience in Childrenโs Social Care (especially Duty, CIN, CP, and Legal Proceedings).
- Strong track record in delivering quality casework aligned with best practice.
- Social Work England registration and excellent references.
- Skilled at motivating, mentoring, and guiding others.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and best practice frameworks (e.g., Research in Practice, C4EO).
- A creative, flexible and forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
ย ๐ผ What We Offer:- Competitive pay โ ยฃ40 per hour
- Stable, experienced teams with permanent Team Managers
- Manageable caseloads and strong supervision structures
- Flexible hybrid working โ 3 days in-office (including duty day)
- Free parking across all localities
- Full access to in-house training and CPD opportunities
ย ๐ Ideal for Candidates Living In or Near: Manchester, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Wirral, Liverpool, Wigan, Warrington, Macclesfield, Runcorn, Widnes, St Helens, Crewe, and surrounding areas.
๐ค Why Register with Pertemps?- Quick and easy online registration
- Dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles nationwide
- Regular referral incentives and bonuses
- Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
- Ongoing compliance support so you can focus on the work that matters
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If youโre driven to provide high-quality support to vulnerable children and want to help shape the future of social work practice, we want to hear from you.
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