Social Work Advanced Practitioner - Children's Care & Protection in Bradford, West Yorkshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Care & Protection
Location: Bradford, UK
Salary: £37 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time

Join us in Bradford as a Social Work Advanced Practitioner within Children’s Care & Protection, focusing on Children in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings including Public Law Outline (PLO). This ongoing locum opportunity offers a rewarding hourly rate of £37 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time working, giving you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing complex cases and maintaining exceptional safeguarding standards. You will work closely with experienced professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment, strengthening your expertise while delivering meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Choose working hours that fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Continuous Professional Development: Access advanced training, mentoring, and professional learning opportunities.

• Competitive Pay: Earn £37 per hour, reflecting your skills, experience, and responsibilities.

• Networking Opportunities: Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and expand your professional network.

What you will do:

• Manage a complex caseload involving Children in Need, Child Protection, PLO, and care proceedings.

• Undertake high-quality assessments, risk analysis, and care planning in line with statutory guidance.

• Lead and contribute to PLO processes, including pre-proceedings meetings and documentation preparation.

• Prepare clear, analytical reports and evidence for court proceedings and attend hearings when required.

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and practice guidance to Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers.

• Support management with case direction, decision-making, and quality assurance activity.

• Model child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based social work practice.

• Advise on and manage complex safeguarding cases involving potential significant harm.

• Promote effective multi-agency collaboration to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.

Bradford is a fantastic place to live and work, known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant communities, and access to beautiful countryside. With excellent transport links and a strong sense of community, Bradford offers the perfect backdrop for both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.

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