Children's LAC Advanced Practitioner

Charles Hunter Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked After Children team as an Advanced Practitioner. This role emphasizes the importance of providing a safe and stable environment for children, making a lasting impact on their upbringing. The ideal candidate will possess a Social Work Qualification and have at least three years of post-qualifying experience, particularly in looked after children or fostering. The organization values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to £43.00/hr

Parking available/nearby

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Flexible working scheme

Longer team caseloads

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience required.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Join a team focused on providing a safe environment for looked after children.
• Help develop and deliver confident practice.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience with looked after children

Management experience

Advanced/Senior Practitioner experience

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Looked After Children team as an Advanced Practitioner in the Greater Manchester area.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children. The goal of this team is to provide children with a safe, stable, and comfortable environment during their childhood and upbringing. The team values work-life balance and wants to help you develop and deliver confident practice.

About you

The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in looked after children or fostering. Management or experience as an advanced/senior practitioner is also useful. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is required. You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.

What's on offer?

• Up to £43.00/hr
• Parking available/nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working scheme
• Longer team caseloads

For more information, please get in touch with Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant at 07776849119.