Social Work Advanced Practitioner - Problem Solving Court Team in Bradford, West Yorkshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Advanced Practitioner – Problem Solving Court Team
Location: Bradford, UK
Salary: £37 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time

This is an exciting locum opportunity for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Problem Solving Court Team in Bradford. You will engage in highly impactful work within a specialist court setting, supporting families involved in public law proceedings. This role offers excellent flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, allowing you to balance meaningful professional work with your personal life.

Locum work provides you with the freedom to shape your working arrangements while gaining exposure to diverse environments and expanding your skillset. Working within the Problem Solving Court Team gives you the chance to make a real and lasting difference to vulnerable children and families through innovative, evidence-based practice.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £37 per hour for your expertise and experience.

• Diverse Work Environment: Work alongside a wide range of professionals, enhancing your professional network.

• Continuous Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Positive Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference to children and families through problem-solving and restorative approaches.

Role Overview:
As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner within the Problem Solving Court Team, you will support families engaged in public law proceedings through intensive, strengths-based, and evidence-informed interventions. The role combines complex casework, court-focused practice, and professional leadership, working closely with the judiciary and partner agencies to reduce repeat care proceedings and improve long-term outcomes for children.

What You Will Do:

• Hold a complex caseload of families involved in Problem Solving Court proceedings.

• Complete high-quality assessments and deliver targeted interventions addressing substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health, and parenting capacity.

• Work closely with the judiciary, legal professionals, and specialist services to support problem-solving approaches within care proceedings.

• Prepare and present clear, analytical, and timely reports for court hearings and reviews.

Practice Leadership & Quality Assurance:

• Provide advanced practice guidance, mentoring, and support to Social Workers within the court setting and wider safeguarding services.

• Model high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based social work practice.

• Support quality assurance through case audits, reflective discussions, and learning reviews.

Multi-Agency & Partnership Working:

• Work collaboratively with legal services, CAFCASS, health professionals, substance misuse services, domestic abuse services, and other key partners.

• Contribute to multi-disciplinary planning, review meetings, and coordinated intervention plans.

Service Development & Innovation:

• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Problem Solving Court approaches.

• Support data collection, learning, and reporting to inform service development and improve outcomes.

Person Specification / Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).

• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is mandatory.

Experience:

• Extensive post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care.

• Significant experience in court work and care proceedings.

• Proven experience working with families facing multiple and complex challenges.

• Experience in a senior or advanced practitioner role is desirable.

Bradford is a vibrant and culturally rich city, offering a diverse community, strong heritage, and excellent access to stunning countryside. It provides an inspiring environment to live and work while developing your career in advanced social work practice.

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