***Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.***

Senior Practitioner (Social Work) Children & Families Support Gateway

Job reference: CHCS00031D1SJE
Location: Rhyl / Hybrid working
Salary: Grade 10 £42,839 - £47,181 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

The Children & Families Support Gateway is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the position of Senior Practitioner.

The successful applicant will work within an established team supporting the Team Manger in leading and supervising a group of Information & Advice Officers in delivering a high quality of service to vulnerable children, young people and families in Denbighshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop both your knowledge and management skills in an innovative environment.

A Professional qualification in Social Work and Care Council for Wales registration is essential along with experience of line management and supervision, with a commitment to continuing professional development. Denbighshire County Council work on the PARIS system.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Lisa Atherton, Service Manager on 01824 712834 or Amber Jones, Team Manager 01824 712728.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
Family friendly policies
How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.