Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Duty (CIN) - Barnsley

Caritas Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment in Barnsley is seeking an Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Duty (CIN) within the Qualified Social Work field. You will assess and manage cases to prioritise children's needs and ensure their voices are heard.

Key duties include conducting comprehensive child and family assessments, developing care plans with families and professionals, guiding staff and students, documenting interventions, and taking part in multi-agency meetings to coordinate support.

Qualifications

• A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in child protection and assessment duties.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and other professionals.
• Providing expert guidance and support to social work staff and students.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of assessments and interventions.
• Participating in multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated support for children and families.

Skills

Case assessment

Child protection

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Join our dedicated team in Barnsley as an Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Duty (CIN) in the Qualified Social Work field. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community. You will play a crucial role in assessing and managing cases, ensuring that children’s needs are prioritized and that their voices are heard.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and other professionals.
• Providing expert guidance and support to social work staff and students.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of assessments and interventions.
• Participating in multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated support for children and families.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in child protection and assessment duties.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with families and professionals.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. You will be part of a supportive team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families in Barnsley. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.