Advanced Practitioner - FosteringBarnet Council paying up to £37LTD per hourPurpose of Job To work within a Resilience framework, to provide a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service, which responds at a higher level in complex situations to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner, within statutory guidelines and the statutory obligations of the council. The post holder will have the skills and ability to practice at a higher level which includes deputising for the line manager in circumstances where the line manager is not available or they are delegate to act in a line management position by the designated Head of Service. To take a lead role in a specialist area of work as directed by the departmental policies and procedures. The post holder will require substantial post qualifying experience in a statutory Children Social Care setting. It will be desirable for the post holders to have a Practice Educators Award and if not, there will be an expectation that this award is achieved within first year of employment. These post holders are experienced social workers who will be more autonomous in their job. They will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations; and be able to assess and manage higher levels of risk in their own and that of other less experienced social workers. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate safeguarding and permanence measures at a high level of complexity within their own cases and support and mentor less experienced social workers; to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.These post holders should be active participants of the Workforce Development Programme; they will be Practice Educators and assessors to trainee Practice Educators. They will support less experienced social workers and be assessors for NQSWs in the teams in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. These post holders will work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales. These post holders will be competent in all areas of the Knowledge and Skills Statements for Chid and Family social workers in addition they will be have Competency in the Knowledge and Skills Statement: Achieving Permanence.Please email your Cv to .uk or call
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Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 5TN
£37 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Advanced Practitioner position at Barnet Council offers a salary of up to £37 LTD per hour.
- The role involves providing a comprehensive social work service within a Resilience framework, focusing on children and families in complex situations.
- Candidates must have substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children Social Care setting, ideally with a Practice Educators Award or the willingness to obtain one within the first year.
- The post holder will demonstrate expert practice, manage higher levels of risk, and mentor less experienced social workers.
- This role requires effective time management and adherence to statutory guidelines while working towards the full potential of the children served.
