Senior Practitioner - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sanctuary Personnel

Description

Main duties:

To deliver effective social work assessment, care planning and interventions in the most demanding, sensitive and complex cases to improve the safety, development and wellbeing of children involved.

To supervise the case work of social workers, social work assistants, students and child care professionals receive appropriate supervision and direction.

Support the personal development opportunities for social workers, social work assistants, students and child care professionals, acting as a coach and mentor.

Complex and contentious case management issues are resolved so that positive and timely action can be taken to address risks and meet demands, in conjunction with Deputy/Team Manager.

Lead responsibility for an area of children's service development and contribute to partnership working across CYPS and partners, where appropriate.

To assist the team/deputy team manager in building a strong and cohesive team. Participate in quality audit of the team's and other teams work, where relevant. Assist in the allocation, prioritisation and planning of caseloads, in conjunction with Deputy/Team Manager.

Responsibility for chairing professionals and strategic meetings and acting on behalf of the Deputy/Team Manager as appropriate for the team.

Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job:
A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Continual professional development. Social Work England registered.#J-18808-Ljbffr