Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding - Liverpool

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner in Safeguarding to join our dedicated social work team. You will lead complex safeguarding assessments, provide expert guidance, and ensure best practices across multi-agency safeguarding teams.

The role requires a recognized social work qualification, Social Work England registration, substantial safeguarding experience, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial safeguarding and child protection experience in a social work setting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills; ability to manage complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored safeguarding plans for individuals at risk.
• Provide expert guidance and supervision to social work practitioners, ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to coordinate effective interventions and support services.
• Lead case reviews and contribute to the development of safeguarding training programs.
• Stay informed about legislative changes and best practices in safeguarding to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work / DipSW or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner in Safeguarding to join our dynamic Qualified Social Work team in Liverpool. This pivotal role will involve working closely with vulnerable individuals and families, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting best practices in safeguarding. Your expertise will play a critical part in shaping the support services we provide, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored safeguarding plans for individuals at risk.
• Providing expert guidance and supervision to social work practitioners, ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with multi-agency teams to coordinate effective interventions and support services.
• Leading case reviews and contributing to the development of safeguarding training programs.
• Staying informed about legislative changes and best practices in safeguarding to enhance service delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial experience in safeguarding and child protection within a social work setting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to working collaboratively.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including ongoing training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.