Advanced Practitioner (Childrens) (Grade 9)
Somerset Council
Who You Are
A dedicated and experienced social work professional specializing in Children’s Social Care. You possess advanced skills in safeguarding children and young people, delivering evidence-based interventions, and leading complex case assessments. You demonstrate professional leadership, provide expert consultation and guidance, and collaborate effectively within a multi-agency environment.
What the Job Involves
This senior role within Somerset Council's Children’s Social Care requires undertaking advanced assessments and managing a caseload of highly complex cases. You will deliver interventions to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children and young people, provide professional oversight, and offer consultation and guidance to colleagues. You will work collaboratively with Police, Health, and Education agencies to safeguard children, promote positive outcomes, and support service development. You may be deployed in a specialist area, handling tasks such as Preventing Exploitation, managing cases involving Child Protection and Looked After Children, and providing leadership in the absence of the Team Manager.
Skills
- Advanced assessment and case management
- Professional leadership and consultation
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Risk identification and intervention
- Reflective practice and decision-making
- Flexible approach to specialist areas
- Practice education and CPD