Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children and Families Team

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children and Families Team
Specialism: Children's Social Work
Location: Darlington, UK
Salary: £34.45 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full Time, 6 Months

Darlington Children's Services are seeking an experienced Child and Family Social Worker to join the Children and Families Team as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner. This full-time locum opportunity offers £34.45 per hour for an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension. You will manage a caseload of children with complex needs while supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of children's services during an exciting period of service reform.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy greater control over your work-life balance while gaining valuable experience in a progressive local authority.
• Blended working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement, combining office-based and remote working to suit service needs.
• Professional development: Be part of an innovative team involved in Families First reforms and service improvement initiatives.
• Modern technology: Receive state-of-the-art IT and remote working equipment to support flexible and efficient working.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of children requiring support under Child Protection, Children in Care, and Care Proceedings.
• Provide reflective supervision and support to Newly Qualified Social Workers and Family Help Lead Practitioners.
• Deputise for the Team Manager by providing professional guidance, overseeing intake duty decisions, coordinating case allocations, and chairing strategy meetings and Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings.
• Participate in Families First reform initiatives and contribute to service improvement projects.
• Work flexibly across office and remote locations in line with service requirements.
• Respond promptly to urgent situations, including travelling where necessary to meet service demands.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within children's social work, including Child Protection, Children in Care, and Care Proceedings.
• Experience supervising or mentoring less experienced practitioners.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, where required.

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