Solihull - Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Team (Integrated Front Door)
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Assessment (Integrated Front Door) team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a well-established local authority.
Role Details:
Location: Council House, Solihull
Pay Rate: Up to £33.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex assessments, ensuring timely and effective decision-making at the Integrated Front Door.
- Provide expert guidance and practice support to social workers on safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, and statutory interventions.
- Undertake and oversee Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries in line with statutory guidance.
- Screen and evaluate referrals, ensuring children and families receive the most appropriate level of intervention.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to gather information, assess risk, and coordinate safeguarding responses.
- Support the Team Manager with case oversight, quality assurance, and the development of high-quality practice.
- Mentor and coach less experienced practitioners, promoting reflective practice and professional development.
- Ensure children's voices, lived experiences, and best interests remain central to all assessments and planning.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality assessments, reports, and case records in line with legislation and local authority standards.
- Contribute to service improvement by promoting best practice, performance standards, and positive outcomes for children and families.
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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