Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire (covering Melton Mowbray)
Job Type: Agency Contract
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working
Reference: 000B 4436 / 1
JoinThe Safeguarding Team
We are seeking an experienced Children and Family Services (CFS) Advanced Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service based in Loughborough, with responsibility for cases across Melton Mowbray as required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled social work professional with substantial experience in Child Protection and Court Work to take on a leading role within a supportive and progressive safeguarding team.
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will hold complex safeguarding cases and provide expert social work intervention to children and families. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality practice across Child Protection and Court proceedings, ensuring children are safeguarded and supported to achieve the best possible outcomes.
This is a hybrid position; however, successful candidates will be expected to attend:
* Weekly team pod meetings in the office.
* All designated duty days.
* Monthly team meetings.
* Court hearings and related proceedings in Leicester City as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Court cases.
* Complete comprehensive assessments, risk analyses, and care planning.
* Lead on safeguarding interventions and statutory child protection processes.
* Prepare high-quality court statements, assessments, and reports.
* Attend court hearings and provide evidence where required.
* Work collaboratively with children, families, legal representatives, and partner agencies.
* Support and model best practice within the team.
* Ensure all recording and documentation are completed accurately and within statutory timescales.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification:
* BA/BSc Social Work
* MA Social Work
* Diploma in Social Work
* Or equivalent recognised qualification
* Current Social Work England registration.
* Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Services.
* Proven experience within:
* Child Protection
* Safeguarding
* Court Work and Care Proceedings
* Multi-agency working
* Strong knowledge of current childcare legislation, safeguarding practice, and statutory guidance.
* Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional decisions.
About You
You will be a confident and experienced practitioner with a strong safeguarding background and the ability to lead by example. You will be passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and families and capable of handling complex court and child protection work within a busy statutory environment.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Advanced Practitioner looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact:
Apply today and help make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families across Leicestershire
Salary description
£23.00 - £40.00 per year