Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children’s Services

Hatched Recruitment Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's services seeks an experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join their team in Dudley. The role involves leading social work practices, managing complex cases, and supporting professional development. Candidates should have a strong focus on child outcomes and resilience to handle challenges. This is a contract position requiring an enhanced DBS and full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle access.
• Experience in statutory social work settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead restorative social work practices across the team.
• Manage complex cases including safeguarding and looked after children.
• Support and guide less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Child-focused approach

Emotional resilience

Reflective approach to development

Ability to challenge poor practice

Job description

Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children’s Services

Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children’s Services

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Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children’s Services

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a pivotal role supporting the development and delivery of high-quality social work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and model effective, restorative social work practice across the team
• Manage a complex caseload involving safeguarding, looked after children, and adoption
• Provide guidance, support, and development for social workers and less experienced colleagues
• Contribute to group supervision, practice development, and quality assurance
• Drive high standards and continuous improvement in service delivery
• Extensive experience working with children and young people in statutory settings
• Proven ability to deliver strong outcomes in safeguarding and child protection
• Demonstrated success in leading and improving practice standards
• Understanding and application of relevant legislation, policy, and frameworks
• Supporting the development of ASYE social workers or students
• Contributing to or delivering staff training and supervision

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong child-focused approach and commitment to best outcomes
• Emotional resilience and ability to perform effectively during change
• Constructive and reflective approach to personal and team development
• Ability to challenge poor practice and support performance improvement

Additional Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check (including barred list checks if applicable)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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