Advanced Practitioner: Family Assessment & Intervention (Flexible)

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited in Oldham is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Assessment and Intervention / Family Help team. You will assess families, develop tailored intervention plans, and support safeguarding of children and young people.

You will lead practice development, work with multi-agency partners, and maintain accurate case records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess a recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England is required.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in social work, especially in assessment and intervention.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with clear safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention plans to promote positive outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance and support to social work staff to enhance practice and development.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Social work experience

Analytical and decision-making

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited in Oldham is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Assessment and Intervention / Family Help team. You will assess families, develop tailored intervention plans, and support safeguarding of children and young people.

You will lead practice development, work with multi-agency partners, and maintain accurate case records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.