Childrens Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – Families First Child in Need Service – #000B5F101

Job Description

Trafford’s Families First service is looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Child in Need Service, working on a locality basis with children and families requiring social work assessment. The team completes duty on a rota basis, with a varied workload including Section 47 enquiries, child and family assessments, and holding a manageable caseload of children supported through child in need planning. You will build strong relational partnerships with families to enable safe step-down of plans within family timescales. As Advanced Practitioner you will also coach, support and supervise designated staff or students, contributing to their professional development. Candidates need a recognised social work qualification and current Social Work England registration, with relevant experience for this senior/advanced level role. Five years’ referencing and employment gap checks apply, and DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions must be completed prior to submission. Apply now to bring your assessment and mentoring expertise to this well-established Trafford team.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
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