Senior Practitioner

Job Details: Job Reference: HCC625105 Salary Range: £41,985 - £46,565 per annum Work Location: Havant Plaza, Havant (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 11 October 2026 The Role: Join our Refugee Team as a Senior Practitioner and play a vital role in supporting separated children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, refugee young people, care leavers, families with No Recourse to Public Funds, and those arriving through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. You will help them to feel safe, settled and supported as they begin to rebuild their lives in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and dedicated service working with children, young people and families who may have experienced trauma, loss, uncertainty, disrupted education, family separation, insecure immigration status, financial hardship and significant life transitions. You will work collaboratively with Care Leaver Personal Advisers, managers, carers, education providers, health professionals, legal representatives, interpreters and partner agencies to deliver practical, relationship-based support. Through your work, you will empower young people to understand their rights and entitlements, access education and healthcare, sustain suitable accommodation, build independence, and make informed plans for their future. What you’ll do: Manage a caseload, providing practical support and guidance to help individuals thrive.  Lead on complex cases, developing and reviewing pathway plans that focus on achieving positive outcomes.  Support and mentor colleagues, sharing your expertise and promoting high standards of professional practice.  Work closely with partner agencies including housing, education, health and social care services to coordinate effective support.  Assist the Team Manager with quality assurance, service improvement and the day-to-day operation of the team. What we’re looking for: Experience working with young people, particularly separated children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, refugee young people, care leavers, families with No Recourse to Public Funds, and those arriving through the Homes for Ukraine scheme  Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation and best practice relating to care leavers and young adults.  The confidence to manage complex situations, make sound professional decisions and support colleagues.  Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of partners.  Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Practitioner role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.  Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. …