Location: Gateshead Council
Pay Rate: £34.45 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Ongoing
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Gateshead Council is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join their Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team.
This is a pivotal role designed for a practitioner who leads by example, combining complex frontline practice with the mentoring and development of colleagues.
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be a champion for best practices within the CWD service. Your responsibilities will include:
Complex Casework: Managing a reduced but high-complexity caseload involving children with profound disabilities and complex family needs.
Mentorship: Providing expert clinical guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers and students within the team.
Quality Assurance: Assisting the Team Manager in ensuring high standards of assessment, planning, and intervention across the service.
Multi-Agency Leadership: Leading on complex safeguarding cases and representing the authority in high-level multi-agency forums.
Statutory Compliance: Ensuring all work meets the requirements of the Children Act and relevant SEND legislation.
Requirements
Registration: Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience within Children's Services, specifically with children with disabilities and complex health needs.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to support and mentor peers, with strong decision-making capabilities.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, and the SEND Code of Practice.
Why Gateshead?
Gateshead Council is known for its supportive management structure and commitment to professional development. You will work within a team that is passionate about ensuring children with disabilities achieve their full potential and remain safely supported within their communities.
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