Advanced Practitioner (Social Care)
Liverpool City Council
Advanced Practitioner (Social Care) - Permanence Team
Who You Are
You are an experienced children's social worker with more than 3 years of post-qualification experience. You have a strong background in working with Children in Care and Children Looked After. You excel in engaging and working directly with children and young people, ensuring their needs are met through care and placement planning. As a qualified driver with access to a vehicle, you are ready to make a significant impact in Liverpool Children's Services. Please ensure a gap of three months if you have recently left a permanent social work role in the North West region.
What the Job Involves
As an Advanced Practitioner in our Permanence Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring stable placements for children that meet their individual needs. You will focus on minimising risk and planning methodically to ensure long-term improved outcomes for children within our care. Collaborating with a committed senior leadership team, you will work both on-site in Liverpool (3 days per week) and remotely (2 days per week) to deliver high-quality social work services.
Skills
- Over 3 years of permanent social work statutory experience
- Excellent engagement and direct working skills with children and young people
- Strong understanding of Corporate Parenting and Children Looked After legislation
- Methodical and organised approach to care and placement planning
- Ability to ensure stable placements for children
- Qualified driver with access to a vehicle
Please note that the pay rate is £40 per hour (ltd/umbrella) for this role.