Advanced Practitoner Social Worker

Main Purpose of the job

This role for Advanced Practitioner is to work within the Lewisham Kinship service, prioritizing tasks such as the completion and quality assurance of Regulation 24 assessments. Responsibilities include being an expert social worker leading complex/high-risk casework, supporting a culture of reflection and learning, and facilitating professional development and practice reflection to meet statutory duties.

Who You Are

An experienced social worker with expertise in complex/high-risk casework. A leader capable of mentoring, providing guidance, and promoting a supportive culture in line with statutory obligations and service values.

What the job involves

The role involves completing Regulation 24 assessments, conducting training needs analysis, leading in specialist practice areas, supervising casework, authorizing documents, chairing meetings, and supporting students and newly qualified workers. Duties include promoting compliance with legislation, championing staff wellbeing, engaging with clients, acting as Practice Educator, leading quality assurance, and deputizing for the Team Manager.

Skills

• Expert social work practice
• Complex case management
• Supervision and mentoring
• Compliance with statutory duties
• Reflective practice facilitation