Walsall - Advanced Practitioner - CWD Team
Walsall Council is looking for dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join their Children with Disability Team
Location: Civic Centre, Walsall WS1 1TP
Payrate: £ 33.30 Per Hour (Umbrella)
Key Requirements
- Holding a caseload of Children in Need under Section 17 of the Children's Act of 1989 and children subject to Child Protection Plans
- Undertaking Initial Assessments
- Undertaking Core Assessments
- Undertaking Core Assessments
- Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries
- Undertaking Parenting Assessments
- Undertaking Risk Assessments
- Undertaking Educational Needs Assessments
- Carrying out home visits for monitoring purposes/ to promote the welfare of and to safeguard the children
- Liaising/ Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children'/ young people's needs
- Convening and chairing Core Group Meetings
- Producing Initial Child Protection Conference reports
- Initiating and implementing Child Protection Plans
- Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
- Reviewing Financial payments received by kinship carers/ or carers granted Residence Orders/Special Guardianship Orders
- Organising/managing packages of support
- Organising/managing packages of care
- Arranging short breaks
- Providing Section 17 support to families and children in need
- Attending court and giving evidence when required
- Initiating Care Proceedings
- Completion of Care Proceedings
Why Join Us
- Work within a supportive, reflective and forward-thinking environment
.* Access high-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.
- Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Join a service that values innovation, professional integrity, and putting children first.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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