Advanced Practitioner - Family Assessment and Support - Lincolnshire

Caritas Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment seeks an experienced Advanced Practitioner for its Family Assessment and Support team in Lincolnshire. The role leads complex case work, mentors social workers, and ensures practice meets safety and effectiveness standards.

You will guide teams, assess family needs, and coordinate with external agencies to deliver holistic support. Essential qualifications include a social work degree, Social Work England registration, and substantial post-qualification experience in children

Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in children and family social work, with focus on assessment and support.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family needs and risks, developing tailored support plans.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers, fostering development and best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies for holistic family support.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with local authority policies and procedures.
• Participate in training and development initiatives to enhance service delivery and team performance.

Skills

Advanced practice

Case management

Supervision

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

CQSW

DipSW

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner for our Family Assessment and Support team in Lincolnshire. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality assessments and support services to families in need. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be responsible for leading complex case work, providing expert guidance to social workers, and ensuring that our practice meets the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of family needs and risks, developing tailored support plans.
• Providing supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers, fostering professional development and best practices.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure holistic support for families.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records, ensuring compliance with local authority policies and procedures.
• Participating in training and development initiatives to enhance service delivery and team performance.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in children and family social work, with a focus on assessment and support.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of families in Lincolnshire.