Salary: £34.45 per hour
Are you an experienced and highly skilled Qualified Social Worker ready to take on a lead role in complex child in need cases? Darlington Council is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Child in Need (CIN) Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to utilise your expertise, mentor colleagues, and drive high-quality, outcome-focused interventions for children and families.
As a CIN Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in:
Leading Complex Casework:
Managing a complex and demanding caseload of children and families assessed as 'Child in Need', including those with multiple and interlocking challenges.
Undertaking advanced, holistic assessments that consider the full range of needs and risks within the family system.
Developing, implementing, and reviewing comprehensive and creative CIN plans that promote positive outcomes for children and strengthen family capacity.
Providing Expert Practice Guidance and Mentorship:
Acting as a practice expert within the team, providing consultation, guidance, and support to less experienced social workers on complex cases, assessments, and interventions.
Mentoring and supporting newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) and other team members, contributing to their professional development and reflective practice.
Modelling excellent social work practice, adhering to professional standards, and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
Driving High Standards and Quality Assurance:
Contributing to quality assurance activities, including auditing case files and participating in peer reviews to ensure robust practice and decision-making.
Identifying areas for service improvement and contributing to the development of team policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
Ensuring that all work adheres to statutory requirements, relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act), and Council policies.
Facilitating Effective Multi-Agency Working:
Chairing multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and reviews for complex CIN cases, ensuring effective collaboration and coordinated service delivery.
Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with a wide range of partners (e.g., health, education, police, voluntary sector) to secure the best outcomes for children.
Advocating powerfully for children and families within multi-agency forums.
Strategic Contribution:
Contributing to the strategic development of the CIN service, identifying emerging trends and contributing to service planning.
Representing the team at higher-level meetings and contributing to wider departmental initiatives.
Key Requirements:
You must be a Qualified Social Worker.
Social Work England registration is essential.
An updated Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required.
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