Advanced Practitioner, Integrated Front Door Team
Pay rate to £40 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner for an Integrated Front Door Team in Bolton.
Our Assessment Service is part of Bolton Council’s Front Door and takes referrals and assessments from the Integrated Front Door. The assessments are regarding children who are at risk of significant harm and in need of support to ensure their welfare and protection. The teams are responsible for Section 47 enquiries, social care assessments, Initial Child Protection Conferences, issuing Care Proceedings and initiating the Public Law Outline.
As a Deputy Team Manager, you will work alongside the team manager to support the management, supervision, support and guidance of a team of social workers. The Deputy Team Manager will ensure that the services offered to children are of the highest quality, ensuring effective safeguarding of children and adhering to statutory and legislative requirements. You will be expected to ensure the excellent standards of work are steered through supervision, quality assurance, performance management and audit.
Key Responsibilities:
· Duty Week: Every 4 weeks, the team covers all referrals and assessments for the locality. During this week, the successful candidate will be expected to complete Section 47 enquiries, respond to urgent referrals/visits, and carry out Child and Family Assessments.
· Ongoing Casework: The role also involves long-term work including Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO, and court proceedings. Experience in CIN and CP is essential. PLO/court experience is desirable but not mandatory, support will be provided for those willing to learn.
· Flexibility: We’re open to candidates with CIC experience, provided they are enthusiastic about transitioning into CP work and understand the differences in practice.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND
1. At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
2. Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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4. Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
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5. Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
6. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
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