Senior Child Protection Advanced Practitioner — Flexible Working

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking two Advanced Practitioners to join the Child Protection Resource in Edinburgh. You will undertake initial assessments for children not already involved with social work services, focusing on strengths-based and restorative approaches to safeguard wellbeing.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification with substantial post-qualifying experience in Children & Families and complex child protection investigations.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a recognised social work qualification.
• Extensive post-qualifying experience in Children & Families.
• Experience in complex child protection investigations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments for children not already involved with social work services and with new child protection concerns.
• Work in strengths-based and restorative ways with children and families to safeguard wellbeing.
• Collaborate with partners to negotiate effective plans for children's safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Assessment skills

Direct work with children

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking two Advanced Practitioners to join the Child Protection Resource in Edinburgh. You will undertake initial assessments for children not already involved with social work services, focusing on strengths-based and restorative approaches to safeguard wellbeing.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification with substantial post-qualifying experience in Children & Families and complex child protection investigations.