Locum Child Protection Advanced Practitioner

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
8 days ago
  • Take the lead on complex and high-risk cases for Stoke-on-Trent City Council, including child protection, court proceedings, and looked after children, ensuring high-quality, child-centred practice.

  • Provide professional expertise, mentoring, and support to less experienced social workers, promoting reflective supervision and ongoing skills development.

  • Conduct thorough, strengths-based assessments under the Children Act 1989, ensuring effective planning and timely intervention that prioritises children’s safety and wellbeing.

  • Prepare and oversee court documentation and reports for child protection conferences, permanency planning, and statutory reviews.

  • Contribute to service improvement through participation in case audits, quality assurance activities, and the development of best practice models.

  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to coordinate safeguarding responses and ensure integrated support for children and families.

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