Children's Advanced Practitioner - Family Support and Protection

Summary: The role of Children's Advanced Practitioner - Family Support and Protection at Rochdale Borough Council involves providing support to families with complex social care needs. The position requires the creation of personalized support plans and adherence to legal frameworks while promoting child-centered approaches. The practitioner will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure holistic support for children and families, actively participating in inter-agency planning and decision-making. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively conveying assessments and professional judgments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Helping families with complex social care needs and creating personalized support plans.
• Following legal frameworks for statutory intervention and ensuring families are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Working closely with different stakeholders and partners to offer holistic support to children and families.
• Promoting child-centered approaches that empower children to participate in their own care.
• Actively participating in inter-agency planning and decision-making.
• Communicating assessments and professional judgments clearly and confidently, both verbally and in written reports.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified Social Worker.

Salary (Rate): £40

City: Rochdale

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other