Social Worker Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Competitive Hourly Pay

Professional Development

Professional Network

Location Flexibility

Job summary

Qualifications

• Provide expert social work leadership in assessments.
• Apply Signs of Safety and strengths-based practice.
• Mentor and support social workers, including newly qualified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex statutory assessments to safeguard children at risk.
• Analyse risk factors with family strengths for decisions and safety plans.
• Ensure children's views shape assessments and interventions.
• Offer case consultation and mentoring to social workers.
• Maintain case records in line with guidance and procedures.
• Step in for Team Manager to support operations.

Skills

Lead practice

Sign of Safety

Mentoring

Complex assessments

Job description

Social Worker Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team

Job Title:Social Worker Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team
Specialism: Social Work
Location: Tyne and Wear
Salary: £34.45 Hourly
Type: Locum | Ongoing | Full-Time / Part-Time

Exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join the vibrant Assessment Team in Tyne and Wear within children’s social services, earning £34.45 hourly. This ongoing locum role offers flexible full-time or part-time work. Delve into dynamic social work while enjoying the benefits of an adaptable schedule in a role perfect for seasoned professionals.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Hours: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing between full-time or part-time hours, allowing you to balance work and life to suit your lifestyle.


• Competitive Hourly Pay: Maximise your earnings with the freedom and rewards of locum work.


• Professional Development: Gain vast experience across a variety of cases, enriching your skills and supporting career progression.


• Professional Network: Engage with a network of like-minded professionals and expand your connections within the sector.


• Location Flexibility: Benefit from opportunities that offer flexibility while making a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

Job Purpose:

In this advanced practitioner role, you will provide expert social work practice and professional leadership within the Assessment Team, ensuring that all assessments are timely, of high quality, and that safeguarding practices for children and young people are effective. You will handle complex cases, mentor fellow social workers, promote the Signs of Safety practice model, and contribute to the improvement of outcomes for children and families.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct complex statutory assessments to safeguard children who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or significant harm.


• Analyse risk factors alongside family strengths to create well-informed, evidence-based decisions and safety plans.


• Ensure the views and experiences of children shape assessments and interventions.


• Offer case consultation and mentoring to social workers, especially those newly qualified.


• Consistently apply the Signs of Safety and strengths-based practice models.


• Collaborate effectively with families and partners such as police, health services, and educational institutions for safeguarding.


• Support case reviews and quality assurance for continuous service improvement.


• Maintain accurate case records in compliance with statutory guidance and council procedures.


• Step in for the Team Manager when necessary to support team operations.

Why Tyne and Wear?

Working in Tyne and Wear offers an exceptional quality of life with its mix of bustling urban environments, beautiful countryside, and access to stunning coastlines. It is a region rich in history and culture, delivering a blend of experiences for all lifestyles and a fantastic community spirit. Dive into the rewarding world of social work in an area that truly offers the best of both professional opportunities and scenic living.