Senior Practitioner

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Job Description

Salary: £42,917 to £49,133 per annum (plus £6,000 per annum market supplement)*

Grade F

Permanent

37 Hours per Week

The Fostering Support team provide supervision, training and other forms of support to approved Thurrock foster carers.

• The key aspects of the role include:

Holding a case load of approved foster carers to whom you provide supervision, guidance, and training to ensure they are meeting the needs of the children in their care.

Upholding the Fostering Regulations and the National Minimum Standards.

To act as the Liaison Worker for Mockingbird and leading on developing the mockingbird model within Thurrock.

A social work qualification and current Social work England registration are required for this role.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role

Market supplement subject to annual review*

Advert Closing Date:

• Internal & External: 15th September 24
• Interview Date: 24th September 24

For an informal conversation about the role please contact:

Sandra Clark SanClark@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

jobprofile-senior-practitioner-childrens-services.pdf

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council