Qualified Social Worker - Advanced Practioner - Assessment

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in social work is seeking a Qualified Advanced Practitioner to join their Assessment Team in the West Midlands. This role entails delivering high-quality support to children and families, ensuring effective social care interventions while collaborating with various agencies. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access to roles across the UK

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration.
• Experience working with children and vulnerable families.
• 4+ years qualified experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs.
• Manage caseload and develop individual care plans.
• Support unqualified staff and students.

Skills

Mediation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Creative approach

Interagency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner

Location: West Midlands

Pay rate: £33.30 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Advanced Practitioner Social Workers to join our dedicated Assessment Team in the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our client's assessment team within a local authority. You will uphold and champion best practices, supported by an experienced team manager. Our client fosters a strong and positive culture, and we invite you to join us.

In this role, you will work in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, delivering person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge, you will make assessments and decisions regarding appropriate interventions. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet their needs effectively.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes through your interventions, striving to provide the best results for children. Your passion for supporting children and families will be vital in ensuring they thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Continuous improvement mindset to achieve the best outcomes for children
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families
• High-quality service commitment
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, interagency settings
• 4+ years qualified

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Utilize specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

Agency Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll and more

This role is ideally located for those traveling from Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Coventry, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton-upon-Trent, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall, Stafford, Leicester, Nottingham.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Management, and more.

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