Advanced Practitioner

Schools’ Choice; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner for a hybrid role on their Duty and Assessment Team in the East Midlands. The position involves working with vulnerable children and families, authorising vital documentation, and mentoring less experienced social workers. Applicants should have a valid social work qualification, registration, and at least three years of experience post-qualification. Join a passionate team and make a significant impact in this rewarding role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, advise, and mentor newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Authorising assessments, plans, and related documentation.
• Chairing strategy meetings and guiding adherence to legislation.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Social Work England Registered

3 Years post qualifying experience

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join their Duty and Assessment Team with our Client in the East Midlands

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week:37
Hourly rate: £40
Remote/Office based: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• You will undertake work with children, young people and families that require you to have advanced social work expertise, maintaining a small caseload and jointly allocating cases with less experienced social workers.
• Supervise, support, advise, and mentor newly qualified and less experienced colleagues handling complex or high-risk cases.
• Authorising assessments, plans, and related documentation, as well as chairing strategy meetings and discussions.
• Your role will also involve guiding and mentoring social workers to ensure their adherence to legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, and best practices in safeguarding vulnerable children, supporting looked-after children, and planning for permanence.

Skills:

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England Registered
• 3 Years post qualifying experience

We invite passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference in patient care to apply for this rewarding opportunity as an Advanced Practitioner