Job Description
Advanced Practitioner - Assessment and Intervention
* Location: Oldham
* Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid
* Salary Range: £44,428 - £48,474
We are seeking Senior Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners to join our Assessment & Intervention Team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in social work, particularly within children’s social care. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex and challenging cases and will play a crucial role in supporting staff and driving practice improvement.
Day to Day of the Role:
* Manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support.
* Provide leadership and guidance to staff, enhancing team performance and professional development.
* Engage in reflective practice and contribute to the team’s learning and growth through supervision and mentoring.
* Implement and lead on Systemic Practice within the team, promoting outcome-focused and relationship-based work with families.
* Utilise quality assurance tools to drive improvements and achieve positive outcomes for children.
* Critically review assessments and plans, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement in practice.
* Maintain accurate records and support the adoption of new working practices and ICT systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* A Social Work degree or equivalent recognised qualification, e.g., DipSW.
* Registration with Social Work England.
* Experience in motivating and supporting staff and ensuring work is completed to required standards.
* Experience in undertaking assessments and supporting children and families with complex multi-agency support plans.
* Skills in assessment and planning with families to bring about the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
* Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and national guidelines connected with service delivery in this area of social work.
* Ability to critically analyse and reflect on own experiences and interventions with children and families.
* Driving Licence or able to travel independently across the Borough of Oldham.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment.
* Free town centre parking
* Essential car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
* Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently £90 per year
* Generous relocation package of up to £8,000
* Other generous benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years’ service.
* Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
* Discounted gym membership
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
* Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Hybrid working
* Staff recognition and celebration events
* A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager.
* A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
* Clear progression pathways
To apply for the Advanced Practitioner position, please submit your CV today!