Advanced Practitioner - Duty and Assessment

Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team - Bolton Council

Location: Bolton 
Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Bolton Council to find an Advanced Practitioner for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Bolton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload, alongside mentoring and supporting NQSWs and less experienced Social Workers. The office base, that is in Castle Hill, has free parking. 

Duties

  • Carry out needs led child focused assessments
  • Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
  • Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
  • Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
  • Listen and promote the voice of the child
  • Supporting and mentoring NQSWs and less experienced Social Workers
     

What you need

  • Social Work Qualification
  • Social Work England registration
  • Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
     

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Bolton, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.