Advanced Practitioner, Children's Social Care | Hybrid

Rochdale Borough Council; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression pathway

Attractive pension

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Rochdale Borough Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in social work to support and mentor staff within the Family Support & Protection teams. The role focuses on complex family needs, producing court-ready reports and contributing to specialist assessments, without case holder responsibility.

The post lies within the Family Support and Protection team and emphasizes professional practice development.

Qualifications

• Advanced social work practice skills across families with complex needs.
• Ability to supervise staff and support practice development across the team.
• Experience producing high quality reports and assessments for court.

Responsibilities

• Support families with complex needs and contribute to assessments in family support and protection.
• Lead on evidence-based specialist assessments across the service.
• Promote high standards of professional practice within the team.

Job description

Rochdale Borough Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in social work to support and mentor staff within the Family Support & Protection teams. The role focuses on complex family needs, producing court-ready reports and contributing to specialist assessments, without case holder responsibility.

The post lies within the Family Support and Protection team and emphasizes professional practice development.