Advanced Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Team - Telford - £38

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Dawley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited seeks an Advanced Practitioner in Telford to lead a Duty & Assessment Team and ensure high-quality assessments and interventions. The role carries a £38,000 annual salary with flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to wellness programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in social work or psychology, have substantial experience in social care, and demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge, leadership, and excellent

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Significant experience in a similar social care role.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and assessment practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for individuals in need of support.
• Provide supervision and guidance to team members; foster professional development.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to develop care plans.
• Manage complex cases with timely interventions and safeguarding measures.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree in social work/psychology

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Duty & Assessment Team in Telford, offering a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals while providing high-quality assessments and interventions. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in leading and supporting a dynamic team, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards of practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals in need of support, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
• Providing expert guidance and supervision to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to develop and implement effective care plans.
• Managing complex cases, ensuring timely interventions and safeguarding measures are in place.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

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

• A relevant degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in a similar role within a social care setting.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and best practices related to safeguarding and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service users and professionals alike.
• Proven leadership abilities and a commitment to mentoring and developing team members.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits:

• flexible working arrangements
• ongoing professional development opportunities
• access to employee wellness programs