Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children Team

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Looked After Children TeamLocation: ShropshireRate of Pay: 33.30 per hourAre you an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker ready to lead practice and drive positive change for children in care? Shropshire Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our committed Looked After Children (LAC) Team!At Shropshire Council, we''re unwavering in our commitment to providing the best possible care, stability, and opportunities for our looked after children. Our LAC Team works tirelessly to ensure children thrive in loving homes and achieve permanence, whether through adoption, Special Guardianship, or long-term fostering.The OpportunityAs a Senior Practitioner in the LAC Team, you''ll manage a complex and diverse caseload of looked after children, utilizing your advanced skills to achieve exceptional outcomes. Beyond your direct caseload, you''ll play a crucial role in mentoring and guiding less experienced colleagues, championing best practice, and contributing to service development. Your responsibilities will include:Managing a complex caseload of looked after children and young people, from entry into care through to achieving permanence.Leading on complex case management, including preparing for and attending court, ensuring robust care plans, and progressing permanency pathways.Providing expert advice and reflective supervision to Social Workers, newly qualified staff, and students, fostering their professional growth and ..... full job details .....