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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner - Children's Social Care to join Gateshead Council on a full-time agency contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children in care, leading complex casework, and delivering high-quality interventions that achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Job Responsibility
Manage a complex caseload of children in care, completing skilled assessments and delivering purposeful interventions
Develop, implement and review evidence-based care and pathway plans that promote the best outcomes for children and young people
Ensure children, young people and their families are fully involved in assessment, planning and review processes
Promote educational achievement, health, wellbeing and positive life outcomes for children in care
Deliver intensive support to children, young people and families while promoting safeguarding and stability
Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, family hubs, health professionals and specialist services
Produce accurate, timely and high-quality case recordings, assessments and reports
Support continuous service improvement and maintain excellent professional standards through supervision, training and ongoing development
Requirements
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
Current Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (or suitable alternative means of travel)
Experience working within statutory Children's Social Care services
Experience working with looked after children, safeguarding and complex family interventions
Strong assessment, analytical and report writing skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Nice to have
Minimum of two years' post-qualified experience or successful completion of ASYE with clear evidence of professional progression
Level 7 Post Qualifying Social Work Award or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Experience undertaking complex assessments, risk management and intervention planning
Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and associated statutory guidance
Understanding of relationship-focused and solution-focused practice
What we offer
Competitive hourly rates
Full-time opportunity (37 hours per week)
Work within a supportive and experienced Children's Social Care team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment