Posted: 8 June
The role
Job Description
Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to work within a Children in Care Team for Newcastle City Council.
Job Purpose
- We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Reunification Team within children in care. This is a non-case holding role that offers the opportunity to support colleagues, practice development and complete reunification assessments.
- You will bring expertise in risk assessment and management, and play a key role in shaping high-quality, evidence-based practice. You will complete and oversee a range of specialist assessments for children and families in respect of reunification or for whom care orders are no longer appropriate, including:
- Parenting Assessments
- Placement with parents assessments
- Capacity to protect assessments
- Other bespoke assessments as required, for example sibling attachment assessments, special guardianship assessment and others
- Assisting with the preparation of court work and discharge of care orders
- You will also mentor and support social workers, helping to build their confidence and consistency in assessment work. While the role is non-caseholding, you will be involved in complex cases and will also prepare high-quality reports and give evidence in court.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Extensive experience in complex assessments, care proceedings, and court work
- Proven ability to assess and manage risk effectively
- Strong mentoring, leadership, and communication skills
- Experience in service development and strategic planning
- This is a unique opportunity to influence practice, support reunification where safe to do so, and make a lasting impact on children and families.
If you are interested, please apply with your current CV
