Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Team in Liverpool, Merseyside
UK working eligibility only.
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title:
Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Team
Specialism:
Children's Social Care - Safeguarding
Location:
Liverpool, UK
Salary:
£40.00 per hour
Type:
Full Time/Part Time | Minimum 6-month contract
Delve into a meaningful role as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner with the Safeguarding Team within Children's Social Care in Liverpool. With a flexible contract of at least six months, earn a competitive £40.00 per hour. This position offers you the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. Become part of a team where your expertise and experience are valued and needed. Unleash your potential by navigating complex social work cases and making a real difference for children and families.
Perks and Benefits:
- Flexible Working: Whether you prefer a full-time or part-time schedule, we're flexible to suit your lifestyle needs.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to manage your workload and gain a work-life balance that suits you.
- Career Progression: Expand your professional portfolio with invaluable experience in dealing with complex cases, a true asset for career progression.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a team where collaboration and support are foundational, enhancing your career satisfaction.
What you will do:
- Manage and coordinate complex child protection, children in need, and pre-proceedings cases, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk analyses, and care planning in line with statutory safeguarding duties.
- Lead on complex casework, including court proceedings, preparing professional reports, and presenting evidence where required.
- Chair and contribute to strategy discussions, core groups, child protection conferences, and multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children under your care by coordinating robust intervention strategies.
- Lead on high-stakes casework, liaising with court personnel and fostering partnerships across multi-agency teams to uphold children's rights and needs.
- Empower and mentor less experienced colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Drive a culture of learning and excellence within the team.
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
- Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
- Current registration with Social Work England is essential.
- Deep understanding of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, safeguarding guidelines, and relevant legislation.
- Significant post-qualification experience managing complex children’s social care cases.
Living and working in Liverpool adds an extra layer of excitement to this role. Known for its friendly communities, cultural richness, and historic maritime heritage, Liverpool is a dynamic city brimming with opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Why not seize this chance to make an impact while enjoying everything this vibrant city has to offer?
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