Senior Practitioner, Children's Safeguarding

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Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Children’s) to provide expert assessments, leadership and high-level professional guidance withinChildren’s Social Care. The post holder will manage a highly complex caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions and work closely with police, health and education partners to safeguard children.

Role requires flexible in-office days (3 days per week) and driving licence; the post holder may move between specialist areas and deputise for the

Responsibilities

• Lead professional for the more serious/complex cases and offer high level professional and statutory advice to other Social Workers.
• Undertake advanced assessments and manage a caseload of highly complex cases with risk and needs analysis.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to reduce risk, promote resilience and improve outcomes for children and families.
• Provide professional leadership and oversight within the service, offering consultation to colleagues across Children’s Services.
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required to ensure continuity of leadership and service delivery.

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Children’s) to provide expert assessments, leadership and high-level professional guidance withinChildren’s Social Care. The post holder will manage a highly complex caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions and work closely with police, health and education partners to safeguard children.

Role requires flexible in-office days (3 days per week) and driving licence; the post holder may move between specialist areas and deputise for the