Advanced Practitioner – Family Safeguarding

Location:

Telford & Wrekin Council

Reference – SCS
2070

Job Type: Temporary – 3 months, with potential extension

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour Umbrella

Hours:

37 hours per week

Working Pattern:
Hybrid

Free Parking:
Available

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner – Family Safeguarding to join Telford & Wrekin Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team, with advanced rates available for suitable candidates.

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions and contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and best practice to deliver effective, child-focused services.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and multi-agency partners.
• Use a range of interventions, review outcomes and adapt plans where required.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work to reduce risk and support families.
• Contribute to effective multi-agency working and continuous service improvement.

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration and commitment to CPD.
• Experience working with children and families, including safeguarding, assessment and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and frameworks within children's social care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Senior Social Workers with relevant experience will also be considered.

Successful agency workers will be eligible for a £500 completion bonus after completing 444 working hours, equivalent to 12 weeks at 37 hours per week.

The bonus will be processed through the usual timesheet process once the qualifying hours have been completed.

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate / DBS Registration Number

• Competitive Umbrella pay rate
• £500 completion bonus upon qualifying
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Potential for contract extension
• Free parking available
• Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
• Access to a wide range of public sector opportunities

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Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.