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Advanced Practitioner (PERMANENT)

Service Care Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8JJ, England

Salary

£47420/annum 1k at contract, 18 and 36 months

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for their Children and Young Persons Team, offering a salary of £42,000 per year.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in statutory children's social work and hold a degree in Social Work or equivalent.
  • The role involves leading complex cases, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and quality standards.
  • Additional welcome payments of £1,000 are provided upon signing the contract, after 18 months, and upon completing 36 months of service.
  • Interested applicants can contact Chris Richardson for more information or submit their CV via email.

*PERMANENT POST*

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council are looking for a committed and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Children and Young Persons Team. This role is perfect for a qualified social worker ready to take the next step in their career, championing best practices and leading by example. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will take on complex cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the development of high-quality services that make a real difference to children, young people, and their families.



Responsibilities

  • Lead on complex cases, providing expert guidance and support to team members.
  • Build effective relationships with children, families, and partners to promote positive outcomes.
  • Ensure statutory responsibilities and quality standards are consistently met.
  • Provide professional supervision, coaching, and mentoring for less experienced staff and students.
  • Promote and lead practice development, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
  • Maintain accurate records and use data to inform and improve practices.
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to assess and meet the needs of service users.


Requirements

  • Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or equivalent and registration with Social Work England.
  • Experience: Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in statutory children's social work, with evidence of supervision and mentoring.
  • Skills: Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
  • Knowledge: In-depth understanding of legal and policy frameworks, including safeguarding, assessment, and risk management.
  • A commitment to reflective practice and professional development.


Welcome Payments

  • 1,000 upon signing the contract.
  • 1,000 after 18 months of service.
  • 1,000 upon completing 36 months of service.


How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 350.

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