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Newcastle Council is seeking a motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children in Care Reunification Team. This is a non-caseholding role focused on practice development, mentoring colleagues, and completing high-quality, specialist reunification assessments to ensure children can safely return to their families or transition out of care orders.
Job Responsibility
Complete and oversee complex assessments, including Parenting, Placement with Parents, Capacity to Protect, Sibling Attachment, and Special Guardianship assessments
Assist with the preparation of court work and the discharge of care orders, including writing high-quality reports and giving evidence in court when required
Act as a mentor to social workers, helping build their confidence, skills, and consistency in assessment work and risk management
Play a key role in shaping evidence-based practice, service development, and strategic planning within the team
Requirements
Degree in Social Work and active Social Work England (SWE) registration
Extensive background in complex assessments, care proceedings, and court work within Children's Services
Strong risk management abilities, excellent communication, and proven mentoring or leadership experience