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You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. 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Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. </p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Support Offer </strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need. </p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. </p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework. </p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training. </p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career. </p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met. </p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. 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Our Canterbury Social Work Service, based at our Local Office in Whitstable, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our team.</p>\n<p>We pride ourselves on being an experienced and supportive service with 5 dedicated teams working collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our talented social workers, ensuring the highest standards of practice and care.</p>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Our teams are known for their strong support network and collaborative spirit. You'll be joining a community that values teamwork and mutual support.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional Development:</strong> We are committed to your growth and development. 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£34,421 - £38,304 per annum

Brook House (Hybrid)

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