Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Supportive Team Environment

Reflective Supervision

Extensive Support Services

Full Time / Part Time Options

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Liverpool is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for the Safeguarding Team in Children's Social Care. We require experienced social workers with over three years post-qualification experience, a strong court skills background, and extensive safeguarding expertise.

The role focuses on leading complex casework, building trusted relationships with families, and collaborating with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Over three years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in court skills and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance safeguarding practices with statutory responsibilities.
• Lead complex casework and guide less experienced team members.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with children and families.
• Prepare detailed reports and represent the department in legal proceedings.

Skills

Court skills

Safeguarding

Post-qualification exp

Job description

Job Title:

Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding Team

Specialism:

Children's Social Care

Location:

Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Salary:

£40.00 per hour

Type:

Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Get ready for an exhilarating opportunity as an Advanced Practitioner in the Safeguarding Team within Children's Social Care in Liverpool. We are looking for experienced social workers with over three years of post qualification experience who have a strong background in court skills and extensive expertise in safeguarding. Join us to become part of a team dedicated to making a real difference for children and families. Liverpool Children's Services is a hub of innovative practice, driven by an outstanding senior leadership team committed to collaborative practice improvement.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working part of the week from home, with three engaging days in the vibrant city of Liverpool. This balance supports a healthy work-life dynamic.
• Supportive Team Environment: With a stable and permanent Team Manager and Service Manager group, you'll find camaraderie and mentorship in abundance.
• Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflection and support to enhance your professional development.
• Extensive Support Services: Benefit from a wide-ranging support offer including a Family Group Conference Service, family support workers within teams and a comprehensive Early Help Offer.
• Full Time / Part Time Options: Whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we can accommodate your needs.

What you will do:

• Support and enhance safeguarding practices, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities.
• Take a leading role in complex casework, providing guidance to less experienced team members.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with children and families, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Demonstrate strong court skills, preparing detailed and informative reports and representing the department in legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure comprehensive support for children and families.
• Contribute to service development initiatives, promoting best practices in safeguarding.

Liverpool offers an unbeatable lifestyle with its rich cultural heritage, vibrant music scene, and welcoming community. Living and working in this dynamic city means you'll always have something exciting to experience. Join us in Liverpool and become part of a team that truly respects and supports its members, fostering professional growth and improving lives every day.