Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Croydon Council Croydon Council Grade 15 (£53,607 - £55,620) + £2,500 Retention Payment Permanent 36 hours per week Hybrid Working Step into Leadership and Make a Lasting Impact Are you an experienced and passionate social worker ready to step into a leadership role? Join Croydon Council as a Senior Practitioner in our Children with Disabilities Service and take the next step in your career. This is a unique opportunity to lead by example-supporting a skilled team, shaping practice, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you''re ready to combine frontline expertise with team leadership, we want to hear from you. About the Role We are seeking a confident and capable practitioner to support the Team Manager in leading a statutory social work team. You''ll play a key role in: Delivering high-quality, relationship-based practice with children and families Supporting and mentoring social workers, family support workers, and newly qualified staff Managing complex cases and risk assessments Contributing to service development and performance improvement Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment Be a key part of a high expectation and high challenge culture, delivering outstanding services to children and families This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and is passionate about improving outcomes for children with disabilities. About You ..... full job details .....