Main duties: To take case management responsibility for the most complex/high risk cases in the service, provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child/young person and his/her family’s needs in line with statutory guidance. To provide focussed and purposeful social work interventions with explicit aims and about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children/young people. To lead practice improvements across the team, service, Children’s Services Division and the Children’s Trust through a range of strategies including workshops, research, consultancy and mentoring. Undertake joint visits where appropriate. To take the lead in initiating, developing, and sustaining internal and external working relationships with other professionals. To develop specialist expertise in an agreed area of practice and to act as a consultant to other less knowledgeable and experienced colleagues. To quality assure a range of formal written work which may include assessments, conference reports and court statements. To liaise with the Principal Social Worker in matters relating to service development. Any other duties reasonably requested by management. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures. Requirements of this Advanced Practitioner role: A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. Contact: This Advanced Practitioner job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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