Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment

Senior Practitioner – Referral & Assessment
Location: Bromley
Rate: £39.04 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP

Bromley are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Referral & Assessment team. This is a fast-paced frontline role, but you’ll be stepping into a service that’s stable, well-managed and properly resourced.

Bromley have a clear structure in place, mileage paid for visits, and a focus on keeping workloads manageable — so you can actually do the job you trained for.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Responding to new referrals and completing timely, quality assessments
  • Managing risk and making sound threshold decisions
  • Section 47s, strategy discussions, and emergency protection where needed
  • Liaising with schools, health, police, and internal services
  • Holding CIN until handover or closure, with clear planning from the outset
  • No management responsibilities with this role

What they’re looking for:

  • Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
  • Strong experience in front door/R&A work
  • Confident decision-maker with a calm head under pressure
  • Able to hit the ground running and support less experienced staff

What’s on offer:

  • £39.04 per hour
  • Paid mileage from office to visits
  • 2–3 days per week in the office
  • Supportive management and team culture
  • Long-term locum contract

Get in touch for full details:
Maddie Billingham

 

Mobile: 07561 805 654
 

 

Landline: 01635 226 350
 

Email: mbillingham@sheldon-phillips.com

Know someone who’d be perfect? Referral bonus up to £500 if they’re placed.