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Children Practitioner

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 21 - 21 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stevenage

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Children’s Practitioner 

Location: Stevenage (Hybrid Working)
 Rate: £21 per hour (Umbrella) / £17.04 PAYE (exclusive)
 Contract: Initial 3 months
 Hours: 37 hours per week

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Children’s Practitioner to join their team on an interim basis, supporting Social Workers within a fast-paced children’s services environment.

 About the Role 

This role plays a key part in supporting Social Workers to deliver high-quality services to children and families. You will contribute to case progression, safeguarding processes, and direct work with children, ensuring the voice of the child is always central.

 Key Responsibilities
Support Social Workers with obtaining consent (email and face-to-face)
Complete chronologies, case summaries, and genograms
Assist with case transfers to Family Safeguarding Services
Support with case closures and step-downs to Early Help services
Complete CAFCASS information requests
Assist with Children Looked After (CLA) processes
Undertake safeguarding welfare checks
Carry out direct work with children, capturing their voice
Support the Child Advice and Information Officer when required
Help facilitate Child Protection medicals (including occasional transport)
Chair pre-birth meetings
Support MARAC research where needed
Make referrals to universal and community-based servicesWorking Pattern
Hybrid model: 2 days per week in the office
Monday–Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pmRequirements
Experience working within Children’s Services / Social Care
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment
Confident undertaking direct work with children and families
Flexible approach to working hours when required (TOIL provided)
Full UK driving licence, business insurance, and access to a vehicleAdditional Information
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive Local Authority team
Fast-paced and rewarding environment focused on safeguarding and outcomes for children

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