Advanced Practitioner - Child Protection

Advanced Practitioner – Child Protection – Central London

Role:  Advanced Practitioner 
Location:  Central London
Team: Child Protection
Pay:  up to £40.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid

Are you an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? A Local Authority in Central London is seeking passionate professionals like you to join their Child Safeguarding Team as an Advanced Practitioner.

Benefits:

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of office-based and remote work
  • Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on the lives of children and families

Responsibilities:

  • Holding a small caseload of complex cases
  • Conducting thorough assessments and investigations in child protection cases
  • Developing and implementing effective safeguarding plans to protect children at risk
  • Supporting and modelling best practices to ASYE and less experienced Social Workers
  • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of children
  • Providing support and guidance to children and families in crisis
  • Preparing detailed reports and attending court proceedings when necessary
  • Supporting the Team Manager with KPIs and other tasks
  • Engaging with children and families through visits to their homes, schools, and other community settings

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
  • Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in child protection and safeguarding within children's services
  • Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a diverse caseload
  • Commitment to bringing positive change and stability to the lives of children and families

About the Local Authority: This Local Authority in Central London is on an improvement journey, committed to delivering high-quality services to its diverse community. The Child Safeguarding Team plays a vital role in protecting vulnerable children and supporting families. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to positive changes and be part of a process that aims to improve the lives of children and families in the Borough.

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Interested in learning more about the Advanced Practitioner role in Central London? Contact Rhys Rafferty at 01635 226350.

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