Advanced Practitioner - Families First Team - Trafford Park - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable agency is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join the Families First Team in Trafford, UK. The role involves managing complex cases, delivering expert social work practice, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work degree, significant experience in children's social care, and a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures. This position offers a flexible contract with competitive pay at £39.00 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Professional Growth

Supportive Environment

Work-Life Balance

Networking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children’s social care, particularly safeguarding and court work.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide colleagues in a social care setting.
• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reduced but highly complex caseload, including high-risk child protection.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop outcome-focused plans with families.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and represent the team in multi-agency meetings.
• Participate in audits, service improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to promote early intervention strategies.

Skills

Exceptional assessment, analysis, and planning capabilities.

Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

Leadership and motivational abilities to inspire team members.

Emotional resilience to manage complex and sensitive cases.

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent recognised qualification

Job description

Advanced Practitioner – Families First Team

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – Families First Team

Location: Trafford, UK

Salary: £39.00 per hour

Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Join the Families First Team in Trafford as an Advanced Practitioner and make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. This locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £39.00 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time work to suit your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous training and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative team where innovation is valued.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from locum flexibility to manage your hours and locations.
• Networking: Build connections across a broad professional network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a reduced but highly complex caseload, including high-risk child protection and court work.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop outcome-focused plans with families and professionals.
• Provide mentorship and professional guidance to less experienced team members.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and represent the team in multi-agency meetings.
• Participate in audits, service improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners such as schools, health services, and police to promote early intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Role

Provide expert social work practice, mentorship, and case oversight within the Families First Team. You will support children, young people, and families through early help, child-in-need, and safeguarding interventions, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Social Work degree or equivalent recognised qualification with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in children’s social care, particularly safeguarding and court work.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide colleagues in a social care setting.
• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional assessment, analysis, and planning capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership and motivational abilities to inspire team members.
• Emotional resilience to manage complex and sensitive cases.

About Trafford

Trafford combines vibrant communities, rich cultural heritage, and excellent leisure opportunities. It’s a place where professional growth and lifestyle balance go hand in hand, offering the perfect environment for your next career move.

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