Advanced Practitioner

Total Social; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Wigan is seeking an experienced locum Children's Advanced Practitioner for their Duty Service. The role involves being part of one of five duty teams, providing assessments and support to families in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have at least three years’ post-qualifying experience with an English local authority in children’s services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience in children’s services with an English local authority.

Responsibilities

• Quickly address complex challenges in assessments.
• Provide supportive care to children and families.
• Empower families to create sustainable solutions.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Motivational support

Job description

Overview

Total Social are working with Wigan Council who are looking for an experienced locum Children's Advanced Practitioner for their Duty Service.

Duty Service Details

The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy; you will be on Duty one week in five. Each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, a Senior Social worker and 6 Social Workers. Families we work with in Duty require our expert assessment and intervention skills at the very first stage of assessment and support.

The nature of the work within the Duty Service can be described as fast paced. You will work on one of the 5 main Duty teams, given our 5 week Duty cycle this means that you will only be going on Duty 1 in every 5 weeks. The Duty teams in Wigan hold a varying complexity of cases, in our Duty service case transfer points include the Initial Child Protection Case Conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting, the 3rd CIN meeting. The Duty service does not hold cases long term and following your assessment and intervention period the outcome of this will determine the best team for the family to step across to.

Responsibilities

• Think quickly and be creative to overcome complex challenges and issues
• Provide good interpersonal and caring support to children, young people, and families
• Motivate to empower children and families to reach and achieve their own solutions, and assist in helping them make long‑term sustainable family plans

Qualifications

Qualifying candidates require at least three years’ post-qualifying experience in direct/permanent employment with an English local authority in children’s services.