Advanced Practitioner – SEND (None Case Holding) – Barnsley – £40

Ashberry Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social services is looking for a Non-Case Holding SEND Advanced Practitioner to join the Barnsley Children’s Services. This role involves supporting service developments, managing projects, and working collaboratively with various partners in the field of disabilities. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and have extensive experience in children's safeguarding and disabilities. This is an initial three-month position that offers competitive hourly pay and additional benefits.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team assistance

Essential Enhanced DBS provision

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must have registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate required.
• Several years experience in children's safeguarding services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Social Care Officer in service development.
• Drive co-production with parents, children, and service partners.
• Ensure effective project management within tight timescales.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of children's legislation

Flexibility

Competent IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Job description

Non-Case Holding SEND Advanced Practitioner
Team: CWD
Location: Barnsley
Rate: £40

Details:
Barnsley Children’s Services are seeking a non case holding advanced social work practitioner to work within Barnsley’s children with disabilities service to support in driving forward service developments & other key areas of focus. The candidate must have a social work degree qualification. Any potential candidate must have several years experience of working within children’s safeguarding services & experience of working with children with disabilities at a senior practitioner level. Experience of supervising others is desirable. This will be a non-case holding role, whereby you will support the Designated Social Care Officer with rolling out training, co-production with parents/carers, children & young people, the co-development of Social Care/SEND services and the new Barnsley short breaks team. This role is initially for a 3 month period. The applicant must have drive, initiative & be able to effectively manage their time to complete projects within a tight timescale. The candidate will work with health, SEND, social care & other partners across the SEND landscape and must have a sound knowledge of children’s legislation, including the SEND code of practice and education law.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

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For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]