Advanced Practitioner – Families First (Hybrid, Child-Centred)

South End City Council; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Southend City Council's Families First Service is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead complex child welfare cases, work restoratively, and uphold high professional standards within the Relational, Systemic and Decisive model.

You will supervise colleagues, contribute to service performance, and liaise with families and partner agencies, with hybrid working and on-site presence at the Civic Centre two days a week.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Children’s Frontline services.
• ASYE completed or equivalent professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and skilfully handle complex cases involving vulnerable children.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced colleagues to develop as practitioners.
• Prepare written reports and care plans for care proceedings and safeguarding processes.
• Liaise proactively with other agencies, families and carers to ensure integrated services.

Skills

Social work practice

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent

Job description

Southend City Council's Families First Service is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead complex child welfare cases, work restoratively, and uphold high professional standards within the Relational, Systemic and Decisive model.

You will supervise colleagues, contribute to service performance, and liaise with families and partner agencies, with hybrid working and on-site presence at the Civic Centre two days a week.