Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Assessment Team

Job Title

Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Assessment Team

Bristol

£41.00 per hour

Full Time / Part Time, ongoing

Join us as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Assessment Team Specialist in Assessment in Bristol, earning £41.00 per hour, with the flexibility of Full Time or Part Time work on an ongoing basis. This is an invigorating opportunity to flex your expertise and make a significant impact within a team that values progressive practice and continuous development.

• Full Time/Part Time: Whether you are looking to fully immerse yourself or balance your career with other commitments, we offer both options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £41.00 per hour, ensuring your expertise and experience are valued.
• Career Development: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities, keeping you at the forefront of social work practice.
• Work-Life Harmony: Flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Vibrant Community: Be part of a dynamic, supportive team in the lively city of Bristol, known for its rich culture and quality of life.

• Manage a reduced caseload of complex referrals in areas such as Child in Need and Child Protection, conducting statutory assessments under Sections 17 and 47 of the Children Act 1989.
• Lead safeguarding activities including strategy discussions, threshold decision making, and implementing immediate risk management interventions.
• Provide mentoring, consultation, and practice guidance to Social Workers and ASYE staff, promoting reflective and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure quality assurance of assessments, plans, and case recordings, maintaining compliance with statutory timescales, safeguarding procedures, and local standards.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent) required;
  Practice Educator or advanced practice qualification is desirable.
• Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social care.
• Registration & Compliance: Must be registered with Social Work England, with a strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and statutory assessment frameworks. A thorough understanding of Public Law Outline, safeguarding thresholds, and court processes is necessary.