Advanced Practitioner needed for our Children's Safeguarding Service in Lincolnshire, paying £40 ph! Flexible Working Available!
- Location: Lincolnshire
- Salary: £40 per hour
- Position: Full-Time, Temporary/Contract
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible Working Available in Line with policy.
About The Role
Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join its Children’s Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled social worker with extensive safeguarding experience to take on a leadership role within a dynamic frontline team.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will manage a complex caseload while providing guidance, support, and professional expertise to less experienced colleagues, helping to maintain high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Hold and manage a caseload of complex children’s social care cases.
- Undertake statutory social work duties across:
- Child Protection (CP)
- Child in Need (CIN)
- Children in Care (CIC)
- Lead on complex assessments, planning, and interventions to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
- Manage cases involving court proceedings and provide high-quality evidence and reports.
- Act as a practice leader within the team, supporting and mentoring Level 1 and Level 2 Social Workers.
- Provide guidance and support to newly qualified social workers, students, and staff in training.
- Participate in the duty service, offering advice, consultation, and decision-making support across the team.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Significant post-qualifying experience within children’s safeguarding services.
- Proven experience managing complex Child Protection, Child in Need, and Children in Care cases.
- Strong court work experience, including preparation of statements and attendance at hearings.
- Demonstrable ability to provide professional support, mentoring, and guidance to colleagues.
- Excellent assessment, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
