Advanced Practitioner - Child Protection & Multi-Agency Lead

Westmorland and Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in Support & Protect on a maternity cover basis. The role involves supporting managers, social workers and child support workers with high-risk cases, providing coaching and professional guidance, and ensuring practice aligns with core values.

It requires DBS checks and a strong commitment to safeguarding. Location is Cumbria House, Carlisle, with a 37-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Lead on up to three complex cases at any one time.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional guidance across Children's Services.
• Work closely with team managers to identify and manage risk and promote multi-agency working.

Job description

Cumberland Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in Support & Protect on a maternity cover basis. The role involves supporting managers, social workers and child support workers with high-risk cases, providing coaching and professional guidance, and ensuring practice aligns with core values.

It requires DBS checks and a strong commitment to safeguarding. Location is Cumbria House, Carlisle, with a 37-hour week.