Advanced Practitioner - Duty and Assessment

About the Role

Telford and Wrekin Council is looking to recruit an experienced Advanced / Senior Practitioner to join its Duty and Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled children s social care professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families at the earliest opportunity.

Rate: £33.30 per hour Umbrella

Hours:

37 hours per week Working Arrangement:
Hybrid working. There is an expectation of a combination of office-based and home working, as agreed with the Team Manager.

Contract Length:
Initial 3-month contract with potential extension.

• Manage a diverse caseload, undertaking timely assessments, care planning, and interventions for children and families.
• Respond to referrals and safeguarding concerns, assessing risk and making evidence-based decisions.
• Complete Child and Family Assessments and contribute to child protection processes and legal proceedings where required.
• Build effective relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners to support assessment and planning.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies, and best practice to deliver high-quality, child-centred services.
• Use professional judgement to identify appropriate interventions, review progress, and adapt plans where necessary.
• Undertake preventative work with families to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation.
• Contribute to reflective practice, effective multi-agency working, and continuous service improvement.

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience with in a Duty and Assessment, Referral and Assessment, Front Door, or Children s Safeguarding service.
• Strong experience completing Child and Family Assessments, risk assessments, and safeguarding investigations.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads, exercise sound professional judgement, and make confident decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development and maintaining high standards of practice.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• A DBS check may be applicable for this role.
• Applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
• If you are an experienced children s social worker looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.