Social Work Advanced Practitioner - Safe and Supported Team

Sanctuary Personnel; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency in North Tyneside is seeking a Social Work Advanced Practitioner to provide specialist interventions for safeguarding children. You will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating with multi-agency partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in child protection and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hourly salary

Access to training and workshops

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding children and promoting well-being.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with high-risk situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work interventions.
• Support the Team Manager in practice standards.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation.

Skills

Social work interventions

Mentoring and coaching

Multi-agency collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Work Advanced Practitioner - Safe and Supported Team

Location: North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England

Salary: £35.20 per hour

Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

What you will do

• Act as a seasoned and adept practitioner, providing specialist social work interventions to safeguard children and promote their well-being in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Support the Team Manager in delivering excellence in practice standards, while providing mentoring, coaching, and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to reduce risk, promote stability, and ensure children remain safe and supported within their families and communities.
• Manage a reduced but complex caseload, including high-risk child protection, children in need, and court proceedings.
• Conduct assessments, develop and implement outcome-focused care plans, and lead on specialist areas such as domestic abuse and contextual safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and local safeguarding procedures.
• Provide reflective supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers.
• Support the Team Manager in ensuring consistent practice standards and quality assurance.
• Build strong relationships with partner agencies and represent the team in multi-agency meetings.
• Contribute to service development through audits, service reviews, and workforce development initiatives.

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and financial benefits of an hourly rate, ensuring you're rewarded for every moment of your expertise.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training sessions and workshops to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Achieve work-life balance with hours that align with your lifestyle.
• Vibrant Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team that values creativity and innovation in practice.