Position: Advanced PractitionerLocation: Northumberland County CouncilHourly Rate: £35
Northumberland County Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Safeguarding service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker ready to step into a senior role and help shape safe and positive outcomes for children and families across the county.
About the Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will carry a complex caseload and demonstrate exemplary practice in situations requiring high levels of autonomy and professional judgement. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children through robust assessment, planning and intervention.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a caseload involving complex and sensitive cases, requiring in-depth knowledge and advanced practice.
2. Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced social workers within the team.
3. Offer direct supervision to team members as delegated by the Team Manager.
4. Chair key meetings within the Signs of Safety framework, such as Child in Need Reviews and Initial Core Groups.
5. Work within current legislation and the procedural framework of Northumberland County Council.
6. Collaborate with service users, their ...