Advanced Practitioner, Child Protection & Children in Need Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Enfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to work within the Child Protection & Children in Need Team based in Enfield. The role involves managing complex cases, leading improvements, and developing expertise in social work practices. Applicants should hold a professional Social Work qualification and be familiar with relevant legislation. The position offers a salary of up to £54,333 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Take case management responsibility for complex/high risk cases.
• Lead practice improvements across the team and service.
• Develop specialist expertise and consult with colleagues.

Skills

Case management

Social work interventions

Practice improvement leadership

Liaison with professionals

Education

Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Practitioner, Child Protection & Children in Need Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a permanent position available for an Advanced Practitioner within the Child Protection & Children in Need Team to work Full Time based in Enfield.

The salary for this permanent Advanced Practitioner job is up to £54,333 per annum.

• Take case management responsibility for the most complex/high risk cases in the service; provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child/young person and his/her family's needs in line with statutory guidance.
• Provide focussed and purposeful social work interventions with explicit aims and about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children/young people.
• Lead practice improvements across the team, service, Children\'s Services Division and the Children\'s Trust through a range of strategies including workshops, research, consultancy and mentoring. Undertake joint visits where appropriate.
• Take the lead in initiating, developing, and sustaining internal and external working relationships with other professionals.
• Develop specialist expertise in an agreed area of practice and to act as a consultant to other less knowledgeable and experienced colleagues.
• Quality assure a range of formal written work which may include assessments, conference reports and court statements.
• Liaise with the Principal Social Worker in matters relating to service development.
• Any other duties reasonably requested by management.
• Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council\'s Policies and Procedures.

Requirements of this Advanced Practitioner role:

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.

Contact: This Advanced Practitioner job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.