Social Work Advanced Practitioner CSC
Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Prescot, GB
Description Knowsley Council s Child Protection Team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Social Worker to help safeguard and promote the welfare of our most vulnerable children. Working within a supportive environment where practice standards are judged good or outstanding , you will manage a varied and complex caseload, contribute to service improvement and mentor less-experienced colleagues. We offer manageable workloads, strong professional supervision and ongoing development opportunities so you can excel and progress. Responsibilities Undertake timely, high-quality assessments in line with the Children Act and Working Together guidance. Manage complex Child Protection, Child in Need and court-related cases, ensuring effective planning and regular review. Formulate care plans that reflect children s wishes and feelings and coordinate multi-agency interventions. Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and provide professional testimony in care and private law proceedings. Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date case records using electronic systems. Mentor and support ASYE and less-experienced social workers; share specialist knowledge within the team. Represent the service at child protection conferences, strategy meetings and other multi-agency forums. Champion good practice, equality and safeguarding standards across the service. Requirements Degree/DipSW in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory children s social care, including safeguarding and court work. Thorough knowledge of current legislation, guidance and best practice in child protection. Strong analytical, assessment and report-writing skills; able to present complex information clearly in court. Proven ability to work collaboratively across agencies and to engage families from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to continuous professional development; Practice Educator qualification (or willingness to work towards) desirable. Capacity to manage challenging work, exercise emotional resilience and model the Council s values of integrity, accountability, communication and respect. How to Apply If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV .ukIf this role isn t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.The benefits of working with SCS: A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work! An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Payroll service twice a week. Ltd and PAYE payment options available. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses. DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.