Advanced Practitioner – Family Safeguarding

Supply Care Solutions; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Free parking

Competitive umbrella pay rate

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner – Family Safeguarding to join the Telford & Wrekin Council team on a temporary 3-month contract with potential extension. The role offers hybrid working and competitive umbrella pay rates for qualified social workers with safeguarding experience.

You will manage diverse child protection caseloads, undertake assessments, contribute to court proceedings, and work closely with families and multi-agency partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in good standing.
• Experience in safeguarding, assessment and care planning for children and families.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge of children’s social care legislation and policy frameworks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions and contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and best practice to deliver effective, child-focused services.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and multi-agency partners.
• Use a range of interventions, review outcomes and adapt plans where required.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work to reduce risk and support families.
• Contribute to effective multi-agency working and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Complex caseload management

Evidence-based decisions

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

We’re Hiring – Advanced Practitioner – Family Safeguarding

Location: Telford & Wrekin Council

Reference – SCS2070

Job Type: Temporary – 3 months, with potential extension

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour Umbrella

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Free Parking: Available

About the Role:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner – Family Safeguarding to join Telford & Wrekin Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team, with advanced rates available for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions and contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and best practice to deliver effective, child-focused services.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and multi-agency partners.
• Use a range of interventions, review outcomes and adapt plans where required.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work to reduce risk and support families.
• Contribute to effective multi-agency working and continuous service improvement.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration and commitment to CPD.
• Experience working with children and families, including safeguarding, assessment and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and frameworks within children's social care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Senior Social Workers with relevant experience will also be considered.

£500 Completion Bonus:

Successful agency workers will be eligible for a £500 completion bonus after completing 444 working hours, equivalent to 12 weeks at 37 hours per week.

The bonus will be processed through the usual timesheet process once the qualifying hours have been completed.

Required Documents:

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate / DBS Registration Number

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Umbrella pay rate
• £500 completion bonus upon qualifying
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Potential for contract extension
• Free parking available
• Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
• Access to a wide range of public sector opportunities

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About Supply Care Solutions:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.