Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Team in Bury, Lancashire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner Worker – Family Safeguarding Team

Location: Bury, UK
Specialism: Family Safeguarding
Rate: £40.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-Time / Part-Time

Lead Practice. Drive Change. Make an Impact.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join Bury’s Family Safeguarding Team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking to take the next step in leadership while remaining close to frontline practice. You'll support complex case management, lead practice improvement, and help embed a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to safeguarding children and families.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working Options: Full-time or part-time availability to support work-life balance.

• Attractive Pay: Earn £40.00 per hour, rewarding your advanced expertise and leadership.

• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to multi-agency practice and strategic service development.

• Diverse Experience: As a locum, access varied and enriching work across different practice environments.

• Mentorship & Support: Be part of a collaborative and reflective team with ongoing peer support and development.

Key Responsibilities

Complex Casework

• Hold a small caseload of high-risk cases, including Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings (PLO), and Care Proceedings.

• Deliver robust, evidence-based assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions.

Practice Leadership

• Coach and support social workers through co-working, mentoring, and reflective supervision.

• Lead by example, modelling best practice and professional standards.

Embedding the Family Safeguarding Model

• Champion trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches using motivational interviewing.

• Facilitate multi-disciplinary interventions that address the needs of the whole family.

Quality Assurance & Improvement

• Support Team Managers with audits, thematic reviews, and performance improvement activities.

• Contribute to service development through practice learning forums and feedback mechanisms.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work closely with adult practitioners, education, police, and health colleagues to drive integrated family support.

Court Work

• Lead on complex legal proceedings, providing high-quality court reports, care plans, and expert evidence.

Promoting Learning

• Facilitate learning opportunities within the team through workshops, case discussions, and reflective practice.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

• Proven experience in children’s safeguarding and care proceedings.

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to mentor and support peers.

• Skilled in risk assessment, planning, and multi-agency working.

• Knowledge and application of the Family Safeguarding Model is desirable.

Why Bury?

Bury is a thriving market town known for its strong community values, scenic countryside, and excellent links to Greater Manchester. Whether you're looking for professional opportunity, cultural richness, or a better work-life balance, Bury offers a supportive environment to grow your career and enjoy life outside of work.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply today and become a valued leader in transforming the lives of children and families across Bury.

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