Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Permanence Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Permanence Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Liverpool, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour

Social Worker Advanced Practitioner within the Permanence Team in Liverpool, earning £40.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. Working within a dedicated Permanence Team, you will utilise your specialist knowledge of Children in Care and Children Looked After services to ensure children achieve stability, permanence, and the best possible outcomes.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £40.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and professional experience.

• Professional Networking: Work alongside a range of professionals and partner agencies, expanding your knowledge and professional connections.

• Career Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and progress your career.

• Varied Experience: Benefit from the diversity and autonomy of locum work, allowing you to broaden your expertise across different areas of practice.

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in securing permanence and stability for children in care, helping them achieve brighter futures.

What you will do:

• Lead and contribute to the Permanence Team, ensuring positive and stable outcomes for children and young people in care.

• Undertake complex assessments and develop robust care plans that support permanency planning and long-term stability.

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Children Looked After, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met.

• Implement strategies and interventions that promote the welfare, development, and best interests of children.

• Work closely with foster carers, adopters, families, and partner agencies to support permanence outcomes.

• Collaborate effectively with education, health, legal services, and other multidisciplinary professionals.

• Provide expert guidance, mentoring, and professional support to colleagues within the team.

• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation where required.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case recordings