Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding & Care Planning - Middlesbrough

Caritas Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in Middlesbrough to lead safeguarding and care planning, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. You will mentor social work staff and collaborate with multi-agency partners to drive best practices.

The role focuses on conducting assessments, developing tailored care plans, and leading investigations within a supportive, professional environment offering ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration (Social Work England).
• Experience in safeguarding and care planning.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing care plans.
• Leading safeguarding investigations and ensuring policy compliance.
• Providing guidance and supervision to social work staff.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to safeguard service users.
• Monitoring cases to ensure effective support and intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

CQSW

Job description

Are you a passionate social work professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of safeguarding and care planning? We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated team in Middlesbrough. This role is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals while promoting best practices in care planning. If you are committed to driving positive change and possess the skills to lead and mentor others, we want to hear from you!

As an Advanced Practitioner in Safeguarding & Care Planning, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing effective care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Leading safeguarding investigations and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Providing expert guidance and support to social work staff, promoting professional development and best practices.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure a holistic approach to safeguarding and care planning.
• Monitoring and reviewing cases to ensure ongoing support and intervention is effective and responsive.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) and be registered with Social Work England. Additionally, candidates should possess:

• Significant experience in safeguarding and care planning within a social work context.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective relationships with service users and colleagues.
• Leadership qualities, with experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. Additional benefits include flexible working arrangements, access to employee assistance programs, and generous annual leave. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve and help shape the future of social work in Middlesbrough.