Advanced Practitioner - Protection and Permanency

Quid, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed social services provider in the East Midlands seeks an Advanced Practitioner for their Child Protection and Permanency team. You will deliver high-quality services to children and families, mentor other social workers, and manage complex cases. The ideal candidate holds SWE registration, has completed ASYE, and possesses significant experience in Child Protection. Competitive salary and clear career development pathways offered.

Benefits

£3000 market supplement

Very low caseloads

Clear career pathway

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Current SWE registration and valid right to work in the UK.
• Significant post qualified experience in Child Protection and Care Planning.
• Knowledge of issues affecting parenting capacity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to Children In Need/In Need of Protection.
• Mentor and supervise other social workers.
• Hold a number of complex cases ensuring child safeguarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Assessment of children's needs

Knowledge of Child-care legislation

Experience with Signs of Safety methodology

Education

SWE registration

Completed ASYE

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Advanced Practitioner - Protection and Permanency

East Midlands

Liquid Personnel are currently working exclusively alongside our esteemed client in the East Midlands to recruit for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Child Protection and Permanency team. This is a perfect opportunity for someone wanting to progress in their career, looking for a new opportunity to utilise their skillset in order to support the development of a team and service.

Duties of a Child protection and permanence Advanced Practitioner

• To work as part of the team delivering services to Children In Need/In Need of Protection as part of an integrated service delivering high quality services with families and carers.
• To mentor and supervise other social workers and social work assistants.
• To lean on and role model exceptional social work values and practice, supporting the development of others within the service.
• To be responsible for and hold a number of complex cases and ensure children are safeguarded as well as promoting and role modelling good social work practice.
• Salary ranging from £42,708 – £45,718 plus £3,000 market supplement
• Very low caseloads
• Supportive management structure
• Clear career pathway and CPD opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Key requirements for the role

To apply for the post, you must meet the following requirements:

• Current SWE registration and valid right to work in the UK
• Have completed your ASYE and significant post qualified experience in Child Protection and Care Planning
• UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Child-care legislation
• Skilled in the management of risk and assessment of children's needs
• Great communication skills, able to explain complicated information simply
• Knowledge of the issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development
• Experience of Signs of Safety methodology

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, then give me a call on 020 38317685 or drop me an email on [e-mail]