Details:
- Salary: £37.54 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: NW9 Colindale Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Advanced Practitioner – Looked After Children
Location: Barnet, London
Rate: £37.54 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start: ASAP
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join Barnet Council’s Children’s Services, supporting Looked After Children and young people to achieve stability, permanency and positive outcomes.
Barnet Council is committed to putting children and young people at the heart of its services, with a strong focus on safeguarding, wellbeing, participation and preparing young people for successful futures.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of Looked After Children from infancy through to 18 years, providing high-quality assessments, care planning and direct work.
You will be responsible for:
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Managing a caseload of Looked After Children.
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Developing and reviewing effective care and pathway plans.
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Completing risk assessments and safety planning.
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Working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children.
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Undertaking direct work, including life story work.
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Supporting young people to develop independence and prepare for adulthood.
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Using creative and analytical approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes.
About You
We are looking for an experienced social worker with recent Looked After Children experience, strong assessment and care planning skills, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Why SW Locums?
SW Locums is a specialist social work recruitment agency offering dedicated support throughout your locum journey, from registration through to assignment.
£500 Referral Bonus
Refer a successful social worker to SW Locums and receive £500.
Terms and conditions apply.
Apply today to join Barnet Council and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people