Job Description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Social Care (G10) required for Lincolnshire County Council on a 26-week temporary contract (maternity cover).
• This role sits within Children’s Services and focuses on safeguarding, assessment, and statutory case management under CIN, CP, and legal frameworks.
• The post operates on a three-week duty rota (one week on duty office-based, two weeks hybrid). The successful candidate will manage complex cases, complete Child and Family Assessments, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded effectively.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments where safeguarding concerns have been raised
• Manage and progress cases within Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) frameworks
• Lead and contribute to strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferences
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to ensure effective safeguarding planning
• Undertake enquiries and direct work with families to ensure children are cared for safely
• Manage cases within both Private and Public Law proceedings
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court statements
• Carry a caseload including complex and high-risk cases
• Participate in a three-week duty rota (one week on duty office-based; two weeks off duty hybrid)
• Maintain accurate case recording in line with statutory requirements and local authority standards
Skills/Experience:
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children’s Services.
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience.
• Experience managing CIN and CP plans.
• Experience of Private and Public Law proceedings.
• Ability to complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments.
• Confident in court work and report writing.
• Strong multi-agency working skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage a busy and demanding caseload.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 06/03/2026.
• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• £40.00 per hour Limited/Umbrella.
• Office Requirement: One week in three fully office-based (duty week), two weeks hybrid.
Requirements
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children’s Services. • Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience. • Experience managing CIN and CP plans. • Experience of Private and Public Law proceedings. • Ability to complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments. • Confident in court work and report writing. • Strong multi-agency working skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Ability to manage a busy and demanding caseload.