Job Description
Advance Practitioner - Assessment Team
Location: Newcastle City Council
Pay Rate: £34.45 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Full-Time
The Role
Newcastle City Council is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Advance Practitioner to join our fast-paced Assessment Team. This is a pivotal role designed for a social work professional who excels in high-intensity environments and is committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and families.
As an Advance Practitioner, you will act as a lead professional, handling complex cases while providing expert guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities
* Expert Practice: Manage a caseload of complex assessments, ensuring high-quality interventions and robust safety planning.
* Mentorship: Support the Team Manager in developing the skills of Social Workers, providing "on-the-job" coaching and sharing best practices.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure that all assessments are completed within statutory timescales and meet the high standards expected by Newcastle City Council.
* Multi-Agency Collaboration: Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, ensuring clear communication between police, health, and education partners.
* Decision Making: Provide expert clinical advice to help navigate difficult safeguarding decisions.
What You'll Need
* Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience within an Assessment or Front-Door setting.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead by example and support the professional development of peers.
* Qualifications: A degree in Social Work and a current Social Work England registration.
* Efficiency: Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports under tight deadlines.
Why Join Newcastle?
* Competitive Pay: A lucrative rate of £34.45 per hour.
* Supportive Culture: Work within a dedicated team that values peer support and professional growth.
* Impact: Play a leading role in a service that is central to protecting vulnerable children in the Newcastle area.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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