Advanced Practitioner Flexible, Impactful Social Work

Barnsley; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council's Children’s Services is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Advanced Practitioner team. You will support vulnerable children, drive practice development, mentor newly qualified social workers, and help deliver improved outcomes through the Social Work Academy.

Working with the Practice Development Hub and the team manager, you will drive best practice, maintain a manageable caseload and develop your career within a supportive environment that values flexible

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory children’s social work and driving plans for vulnerable children within the child protection and court arena.
• Mentoring students, Newly Qualified Social Workers or colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Practice Development Hub to deliver Social Work Academy offerings and support mentoring of NQSWs.
• Collaborate with the team manager to drive best practice and support learning and development.
• Maintain a manageable caseload.

Skills

Self-motivation

Innovative interventions

Mentoring

Case management

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Barnsley Council's Children’s Services is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Advanced Practitioner team. You will support vulnerable children, drive practice development, mentor newly qualified social workers, and help deliver improved outcomes through the Social Work Academy.

Working with the Practice Development Hub and the team manager, you will drive best practice, maintain a manageable caseload and develop your career within a supportive environment that values flexible