Total Social are working with Devon County Council who are looking for an experienced Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their Children and Families Team.
The Children and Families team provides longer-term and more intensive intervention to children in need and their families. Typically, these are children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection or Care Plans. The team also undertake child welfare reports for the court and pre-proceedings work, including preparing statements and evidence and initiating pre-proceedings and care proceedings. This includes supporting children and sign-posting parents for advice until the first Court hearing. We are also responsible for children who are looked after under section 20 until permanent decisions about their care have been made.
Working as an Advanced Practitioner you will work closely with your Team Manager, you will provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team, supporting your manager with the day-to-day operations of your team and contributing to an effective and efficient service to children and families.