Senior Practitioner - Children Protection Team

Job Title: Children's Advanced Practitioner

Location: South East Team, Northumberland

Are you a dedicated and experienced Children's Advanced Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Central Team in Northumberland as a Children's Advanced Practitioner.

About Us:

The Central Team in Northumberland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. We work tirelessly to support families, provide guidance, and develop intervention strategies to ensure the well-being of children and young people in our community.

Job Description:

As a Children's Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in our team, working alongside social workers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to assess, plan, and deliver effective services to children and families in need. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify children and families' needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing care plans, interventions, and support services.
• Providing expert guidance and support to social workers and other team members.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Leading complex cases and chairing meetings, including Child Protection Conferences.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and interventions.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• A recognised qualification in social work and registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience as a Children's Advanced Practitioner in a similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage complex cases.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits:

In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.