Location
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£50,537 - £57,583 per annum

About the Role
As a Senior Practitioner in the Neighbourhoods Team, you will be a key member of a dynamic team managing complex casework and resources. You will use your expertise to advise, negotiate, advocate and champion the needs of Camden residents. Working closely with the Team Manager, other Senior and Advanced Practitioners, you will help develop best practice by drawing on current research and evidence-based approaches to promote the What Matters strengths-based practice. This approach keeps the person at the centre of all decisions, helping them achieve their outcomes through flexible care planning tailored to individual needs. This role is pivotal in supporting the redesign of ASC Neighbourhood teams to deliver the best possible service to Camden residents. This post requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

About Camden
Camden is committed to radical social change, placing residents and communities at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a better future for all by fostering inclusion and ensuring nobody is left behind.

What We Offer
Camden offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, family leave, loan schemes, access to staff networks and a generous pension scheme. We value work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Inclusion and Diversity
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse individuals to help us maintain equality and justice at the core of our work.

Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to barrier-free recruitment and welcome requests for adjustments during the application and interview process to support disabled and neurodiverse candidates or those with long-term health conditions.

Experience
Proven ability to manage complex casework and resources within a social care setting. Experience in developing and leading policy and practice improvements is desirable.

About You
You are engaging and able to build rapport and confidence with people. You are creative, innovative and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement. You will contribute to service development aligned with the Council’s Financial Strategy and lead on service reviews and improvements.

Qualifications
Essential: BA, BSc, DIPSW, CQSW, MA in Social Work or equivalent qualification. You must be registered with Social Work England.