Advanced Practitioner

Ackerman Pierce; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work recruitment firm in London seeks an Advanced Practitioner for the Child Protection Team in Lewisham. This permanent role offers a salary of £54,684 - £56,733 per year. The successful candidate will lead training initiatives, supervise staff, and handle complex cases. A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England, along with relevant experience, are essential. Join a firm with over 15 years of expertise in social work recruitment.

Benefits

Personalized service

DBS and compliance support

Guaranteed weekly payments

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ senior experience in Mental Health Social Work.
• At least two years’ post-qualifying experience with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and monitor CPD requirements.
• Undertake complex adult mental health case work.
• Supervise and mentor students and less experienced staff.

Skills

Social work expertise

Mentoring and supervision

Relationship-based practice

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

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Advanced Practitioner

Salary: £54,684 - £56,733 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Lewisham

Ackerman Pierce is supporting a leading local authority in Lewisham to recruit an Advanced Practitioner in the Child Protection Team. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £54,684 - £56,733 per annum.

Responsibilities include:

1. Work closely with the Lead Operational Manager and Principal Social Worker to address learning needs, facilitate relevant training, and monitor CPD requirements.
2. Lead in a specialist area of practice aligned with service needs, including the Assessed and Supported Year in Experience (ASYE) and other core practice areas.
3. Undertake complex adult mental health case work to achieve the best outcomes for adults, requiring high social work expertise.
4. Supervise, support, advise, and mentor students, Newly Qualified, and less experienced staff in complex/high-risk cases, including authorising assessments and chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
5. Support and mentor Senior Social Workers to ensure compliance with legislation, guidance, and practice standards, especially regarding safeguarding adults.
6. Model and promote relationship-based, evidence-based, and reflective practice in line with the service's values and standards.
7. Encourage effective participation and engagement with individuals with lived experience and their carers, seeking feedback to improve outcomes.
8. Collaborate with the Lead Operational Manager, Principal Social Worker, and other Advanced Practitioners to create learning opportunities and ensure access to training.
9. Take a lead role in a specialist practice area such as domestic abuse, court work, mental capacity, or family group conferences.
10. Co-facilitate supervision, reflective practice, and development sessions within the team.
11. Act as a practice leader and Safeguarding Adults Manager, contributing to updates and working with MASH and safeguarding leads to improve practice.
12. Serve as a Practice Educator, undertaking PEPS within the first 6 months, and provide learning opportunities within the team.
13. Support social workers in writing complex reports, including court and MH Tribunals reports.
14. Deputise for the Manager when required.
15. Assist in performance management and quality assurance improvements.
16. Undertake duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional or Best Interest Assessor if qualified.

Experience Required:

• Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 2 years’ senior experience in Mental Health Social Work.
• At least two years’ post-qualifying experience working with children and families or demonstrated expertise at a senior level.

This role is subject to a DBS check.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

With over 15 years of experience in social work recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers personalized service, DBS and compliance support, and a streamlined registration process. We guarantee weekly payments for our candidates.