Advanced Practitioner – Front Door/Assessments Team

Sanctuary Personnel; North East; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Full/Part Time options

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Community experience

Locum benefits

Job summary

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of frontline safeguarding and assessment work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Successful completion of ASYE where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring assessment, support and safeguarding intervention.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Section 17 Child in Need assessments, and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries within statutory timescales.
• Analyse risk, identify protective factors, and develop evidence-based plans to safeguard children and promote welfare.
• Direct work with children to understand and represent their wishes, feelings and lived experiences.
• Chair and contribute to strategy discussions, Child in Need meetings, core groups and statutory forums.

Skills

Frontline safeguarding

Assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE completion

Job description

Advanced Practitioner – Front Door/Assessments Team

Job Title:
Advanced Practitioner – Front Door/Assessments Team

Specialism:
Social Care

Location:
South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, UK

Type:
Ongoing position with flexible Full Time/Part Time options available

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a positive impact in the lives of children and families. Your role will focus on safeguarding and assessing the needs of vulnerable individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and their welfare is prioritised.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Working: Enjoy the freedom of flexible and hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your work and personal life effectively.
• Full Time/Part Time Options: Choose between Full Time and Part Time roles to fit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment: Benefit from the supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Community Experience: Experience the diversity and energy that comes with working in various community settings.
• Locum Benefits: Embrace the benefits of locum work that offers both variety and stability in your career.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring assessment, support, and safeguarding intervention.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Section 17 Child in Need assessments, and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries in line with statutory timescales.
• Analyse risk, identify protective factors, and develop evidence-based plans to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Complete direct work with children to understand and represent their wishes, feelings, and lived experiences.
• Chair and contribute to strategy discussions, Child in Need meetings, core groups, and other statutory forums.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Successful completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) where applicable.

Registration & Compliance

• Current registration with Social Work England.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ post-qualifying experience within Children’s Social Care.
• Demonstrable experience of frontline safeguarding and assessment work.

Working in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and vibrant urban life. With charming local communities, excellent public transport, and an array of leisure activities, it’s a fantastic place to live and work where you can build both a rewarding career and a great lifestyle. Join us and become an integral part of a community making a real difference every day.