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Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting for a Permanent Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity for Senior Social Workers seeking career progression or Advanced Practitioners looking to join a nurturing and supportive council.
Benefits: £4,000 welcome payment and an annual retention payment of £2,000.
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
The key responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Team Manager to:
* Manage a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex needs
* Supervise and oversee Trainee and Newly Qualified Social Workers
* Lead quality control, assurance, and improvement activities
* Promote performance activities within the team
Responsibilities and Duties
* Demonstrate exemplary social work practice in line with Social Work England standards
* Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, legislation, and policies
* Deliver effective social work to improve outcomes for children and families
* Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex needs
* Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families
* Assess and review risks to ensure safety and wellbeing
Experience
* Children and families statutory social work experience
* Supervisory, mentoring, coaching, or training experience
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience creating a learning environment
* Experience chairing meetings and attending court
Relocation allowance (up to £8,000) available for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area.
Additional requirements:
* Social Work England registration
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Practice educator qualification (or working towards)
* Full driving licence and willingness to drive
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