Senior Advanced Children's Social Work Practitioner

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Reflective supervision

Structured development programme

Mentoring and Practice Educator skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to lead high‑quality frontline practice with mentoring, supervision and service improvement. You will handle complex, high‑risk cases autonomously, using Signs of Safety and evidence‑based planning to secure safe, positive outcomes for children and families.

You’ll chair multi‑agency safeguarding meetings, complete investigations and prepare court reports while supporting staff development and contributing to practice

Competenze

• Experience managing complex high-risk children’s social work cases with autonomy.
• Strong assessment and evidence-based decision making.
• Experience in Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings.
• Confident multi‑agency collaboration and relationship building.
• Understanding of relevant legal, statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to mentor and supervise colleagues.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Mansioni

• Chair multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Carry out safeguarding investigations and prepare court reports and evidence.
• Support children and families through transitions within statutory timescales.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to social workers, including new colleagues.

Conoscenze

Complex caseload management

Autonomy in practice

Assessment & decision-making

Multi-agency collaboration

Mentoring & supervision

Descrizione del lavoro

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to lead high‑quality frontline practice with mentoring, supervision and service improvement. You will handle complex, high‑risk cases autonomously, using Signs of Safety and evidence‑based planning to secure safe, positive outcomes for children and families.

You’ll chair multi‑agency safeguarding meetings, complete investigations and prepare court reports while supporting staff development and contributing to practice