Advanced Practitioner - Looked After Children's Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social service organization is searching for an Advanced Practitioner in the Looked After Children's Team. The successful applicant will manage a caseload of complex cases, conduct LAC reviews, and support the team manager. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers stability, weekly payments, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment close to central London.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Access to continued professional development

Dedicated consultant support during onboarding

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex caseloads.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Qualified in Social Work with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee casework for looked after children.
• Conduct LAC reviews and pathway planning.
• Support the team manager in upholding professional standards.

Skills

Court and Care Planning experience

Direct and life story work

Manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases

Support team manager

LAC reviews

Pathway Planning

Section 20 care orders

Supervising staff

Education

Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Social Work England registration

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Advanced Practitioner in the Looked After Children\'s Team within Havering. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Court and Care Planning experience
• Direct and life story work
• Manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases
• Support team manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards across the team
• LAC reviews
• Pathway Planning
• Section 20 care orders
• Supervising staff

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Benefits/Why join

Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

How to discuss this vacancy

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information