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Children Practitioner

United Kingdom, Stevenage 17.04 - 21.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Children’s Practitioner to join their team on an interim basis, supporting Social Workers within a fast-paced children’s services environment. This role plays a key part in supporting Social Workers to deliver high-quality services to children and families. You will contribute to case progression, safeguarding processes, and direct work with children, ensuring the voice of the child is always central.

Job Responsibility

  • Support Social Workers with obtaining consent (email and face-to-face)
  • Complete chronologies, case summaries, and genograms
  • Assist with case transfers to Family Safeguarding Services
  • Support with case closures and step-downs to Early Help services
  • Complete CAFCASS information requests
  • Assist with Children Looked After (CLA) processes
  • Undertake safeguarding welfare checks
  • Carry out direct work with children, capturing their voice
  • Support the Child Advice and Information Officer when required
  • Help facilitate Child Protection medicals (including occasional transport)
  • Chair pre-birth meetings
  • Support MARAC research where needed
  • Make referrals to universal and community-based services

Requirements

  • Experience working within Children's Services / Social Care
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment
  • Confident undertaking direct work with children and families
  • Flexible approach to working hours when required (TOIL provided)
  • Full UK driving licence, business insurance, and access to a vehicle
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