Advanced Practitioner - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Southend-on-Sea, Essex
  • £49,498 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Role: Advanced Practitioner - Fostering Team
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Up to £49,498 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Fostering Team based in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves supporting foster carers, working with children in care, and playing a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality fostering services. The Advanced Practitioner will lead on complex cases, mentor less experienced staff, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver an efficient and cost-effective assessment, intervention, and therapeutic service for young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of children and their parents/carers are professionally evaluated.
  • Collect, investigate, evaluate, and analyse all relevant information on assigned cases, producing clear assessments, reliable data, evidence-based conclusions, and realistic action plans.
  • Adopt a holistic approach to practice, considering the individual within their immediate and extended social networks, while taking full account of their educational, social, recreational, and health needs.
  • Ensure all case management adheres to statutory requirements and complies with the council's policies and procedures.
  • Complete investigations, enquiries, and assessments to a high professional standard, ensuring each case has up-to-date care plans, thorough documentation, evidence of good practice, and well-maintained records.
  • Identify opportunities for service improvements and contribute to a culture of continuous development.
  • Prepare and submit written reports as required, including statements and care plans for proceedings in family, county, and high courts.
  • Recommend needs-led assessments and interventions in line with established criteria and policy guidelines.
Why Join Southend-on-Sea Borough Council?
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Be part of a council committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and foster carers
Requirements of the Advanced Practitioner:
  • A recognised qualification in Social Work (e.g., BA/MA Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent).
  • Registration with Social Work England (SWE) as a qualified social worker.
  • Proven experience in fostering services or children’s social work, with a strong understanding of the fostering process, regulations, and the needs of looked-after children.
  • Substantial experience in fostering, adoption, or children’s social care, including complex case management.
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring social work staff is highly desirable.
  • In-depth understanding of fostering regulations, the Children Act 1989, and other relevant legislation.
  • Familiarity with the needs of looked-after children and the challenges faced by foster carers.
How to Apply:If you are passionate about fostering and have the skills and experience to support foster carers and children, we would love to hear from you. Join a dynamic and dedicated team working to make a positive impact on children’s lives in Surrey.Please note, this job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client. If you apply, Sanctuary Personnel will receive your details and be in touch to progress your application.

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