Royal Greenwich Kinship Service is seeking to recruit a dynamic Practice Leader to join our innovative and well regarded Permanence Service in providing the best possible outcomes to our Children in Our Care
We are looking for a highly experienced, qualified, registered children and families Practice Leader, with experience of direct social work practice in the permanence service. The successful candidate will perform tasks that will include viability assessments, private fostering assessments, special guardian assessments and connected persons assessments.
You will need a good knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation and guidance which governs Children’s Social Care and Fostering Services and experience of court work.
The role includes:
It is a really exciting time to join the Royal Borough of Greenwich as we implement the 1st National Kinship Strategy and the Government Children's social care: stable homes, built on love
We offer you :-
If you feel you have the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence that we are looking for then we would welcome your application.
There is an expectation of some evening and occasional weekend working (for which you will receive TOIL). Once a quarter you will be required to cover a week on the Out of Hours emergency support call service for foster carers.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a vibrant area of Southeast London with a rich history and diverse culture. The town of Greenwich itself is a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, and the Cutty Sark ship. In 2012, the borough was named as the first new Royal Borough for more than 80 years. We are looking to recruit social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce. Discover more in our video below.
With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your social worker career. Our generous benefits package includes:
A senior leadership team who take time to know front-line staff, listen to their views and celebrate excellent work.
Small teams allowing more direct support and supervision time from your Team Leader
An innovative and aspirational Practice Academy dedicated to providing creative learning solutions and a comprehensive offer to support you to achieve your career ambitions including bursaries to undertake systemic training
Access to Research in Practice website, training and resources and new initiatives
Rota Days equating (FTE) to an additional 10 days off per year
Travel costs worth £1k+, OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace).
Royal Greenwich Keyworker housing (after being employed for six months, subject to application and meeting criteria).
Excellent pension scheme (LGPS).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Childcare vouchers.
Greenwich One Card gives you access to a wide range of discounts on products and services at participating local businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. Discounted gym membership.
Opportunities to join cross-sectional staff Task and Finish groups to improve practice and procedures.
We have an ongoing commitment to supporting staff and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
Staff networks and forums to support and encourage networking between staff with shared interests.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.