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Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire Employment Type Locum Salary
£35 - £40 Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE
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Wakefield Council is dedicated to delivering excellent social care through strong leadership, skilled teams, and a clear focus on outcomes for children and families. We are seeking an experienced and confident Locum Advanced Practitioner (QSW) to provide expert practice oversight, mentoring, and support across a busy frontline children’s team. This role blends complex casework with leadership, helping to drive quality and consistency in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on complex casework: Manage high-risk or court-involved cases and provide consultation on complex safeguarding matters.
Support and mentor social workers: Offer guidance, reflective supervision, and case advice to less experienced team members.
Promote high standards of practice: Ensure all work meets statutory requirements and aligns with best practice and local procedures.
Contribute to service development: Play an active role in quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
