Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Harrow, UK
Salary: £38.50 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker Advanced Practitioner within the Corporate Parenting Team in Harrow, earning £38.50 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to join Harrow Council's forward-thinking Children's Services team, working from Harrow Council Hub, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT. In this rewarding role, you will lead on complex cases, champion the needs of children in care, and provide professional guidance to colleagues while helping to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time position with a 36-hour working week.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.50 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the freedom and variety that locum work provides while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with a wide range of professionals across Children's Services and partner agencies.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in care.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Complex Case Management: Lead on complex cases within the Corporate Parenting Team, ensuring children receive high-quality support and intervention.
• Care Planning: Undertake assessments and develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the individual needs of children and young people.
• Advocacy: Champion the welfare, rights, and aspirations of children in care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with health professionals, education providers, foster carers, residential services, and partner agencies to coordinate effective support.
• Practice Leadership: Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to less experienced social workers and team members.
• Safeguarding: Manage safeguarding concerns and ensure that children remain protected and supported in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Court and Statutory Work: Contribute to statutory processes, reports, reviews, and court proceedings where required.
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