Advanced Practitioner – Protection and Permanency

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed organization in the East Midlands is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join their Child Protection and Permanency team. This role offers a unique opportunity for career progression, allowing you to utilize your expertise in safeguarding children and mentoring fellow professionals. With a focus on delivering high-quality support, you will manage complex cases and uphold exceptional social work values. The organization promotes a supportive management structure, low caseloads, and clear career development paths, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive management structure

Qualifications

• Current SWE registration and valid right to work in the UK.
• Completion of ASYE with significant experience in Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to Children In Need within an integrated service.
• Mentor and supervise social workers and assistants.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases ensuring children's safety.

Skills

Risk Management

Child Protection

Communication Skills

Assessment of Children’s Needs

Knowledge of Child-Care Legislation

Signs of Safety Methodology

Education

SWE Registration

Post-Qualified Experience in Child Protection

Job description

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

Responsibilities of a Child Protection and Permanence Advanced Practitioner:

1. Work as part of the team delivering services to Children In Need/In Need of Protection within an integrated service that provides high-quality support to families and carers.
2. Mentor and supervise other social workers and social work assistants.
3. Model and uphold exceptional social work values and practices, supporting the development of colleagues within the service.
4. Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring children are safeguarded and promoting good social work practice.
5. Salary: £42,708 – £45,718 plus a £3,000 market supplement.
6. Very low caseloads and a supportive management structure.
7. Clear career progression and CPD opportunities.
8. Free onsite parking.

Key requirements for the role:

1. Current SWE registration and valid right to work in the UK.
2. Completion of your ASYE and significant post-qualified experience in Child Protection and Care Planning.
3. UK driving license.
4. Knowledge of child-care legislation.
5. Skilled in risk management and assessment of children’s needs.
6. Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex information simply.
7. Understanding of issues affecting parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development.
8. Experience with the Signs of Safety methodology.