Advanced Practitioner – Children with Complex Needs – Central London
Role: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Central London
Team: Children with Complex Needs
Pay: up to £40.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
OFSTED: Good
In the office: Hybrid
Are you an expert social worker with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs? The London Borough of Lewisham is looking for a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children with Complex Needs Team. This role is pivotal in managing the most challenging and complex cases, providing high-quality reflective practice, and supporting our vision, values, and practice framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Expert Case Management: Handle the most challenging and complex cases, ensuring that children, young people, and families receive the highest standard of care and support.
- Reflective Practice: Model and support reflective practice within the team, ensuring alignment with local standards and the borough’s vision.
- Leadership & Supervision: Deputize for the Team Manager, offering supervision, advice, mentoring, and consultation to newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
- Performance Management: Manage and evaluate colleagues' performance in accordance with the Assessed Supported Year in Employment (AYSE) and Council policies.
- Professional Development: Promote the continuing professional development of team members, facilitating practice development and group supervision sessions.
About You:
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Social Work England Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in Disabilities Services: Proven experience working within disabilities services and collaborating with related services such as Short Breaks, transitions, and adult services.
- Expertise in Complex Cases: A clear understanding of complex cases, case planning, and providing appropriate support for vulnerable children and young people.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to mentor and supervise less experienced colleagues effectively.
- Commitment to Development: A commitment to the professional development of colleagues and the ability to lead team practice development sessions.
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