Advanced Social Work Practitioner (Children) CAP
Worcestershire County Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a professional with a significant background in statutory social care settings, particularly focusing on children and young people. You demonstrate strong leadership skills and have a track record of achieving positive outcomes in safeguarding and child protection cases. You are driven to achieve excellence and reform services for continual improvement. With emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress, you are also adept at guiding and supporting developing social workers.
What the Job Involves
As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you will drive service improvements for children and young people. This role requires you to support the Team Manager in delivering high standards of practice. You will lead by example, enhance team practice, provide group supervision, and secure timely interventions in complex cases. You will manage statutory duties, promote effective working models, and act according to Worcestershire County Council’s values.
Skills
- Professional qualification in social work
- Social Work England (SWE) registration
- Leadership and staff management
- Emotional resilience and stress management
- Credibility and expertise in social work practice
- Knowledge of legislative frameworks in children's services
- Ability to deliver continuous service improvement