Senior Advanced Practitioner, Children's Social Work

Caritas Recruitment; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Children and Families Help and Protection Team. You will manage a complex caseload, complete assessments, undertake direct work with children, and develop plans to safeguard and promote welfare.

You will provide guidance to social workers, contribute to reflective practice, QA, and cross-agency collaboration with schools, health professionals, police and others to coordinate interventions and ensure positive

Qualifications

• Must hold recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory children’s social work, including child protection and care planning.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make balanced decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload under child in need and child protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments and direct work with children.
• Develop and review safeguarding plans and respond to concerns.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to social workers.
• Prepare clear reports for meetings and court as required.

Skills

Advanced practitioner

Social work

Child protection

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Children and Families Help and Protection Team. You will manage a complex caseload, complete assessments, undertake direct work with children, and develop plans to safeguard and promote welfare.

You will provide guidance to social workers, contribute to reflective practice, QA, and cross-agency collaboration with schools, health professionals, police and others to coordinate interventions and ensure positive