Childrens Advanced Social Worker, NON CASEHOLDING

Childrens Advanced Social Worker -  Family help

• £41.00 per hour
• West Midlands
• 37 hours p/w
• Hybrid working 

About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and highly motivated Social Workers who are passionate about practice excellence and workforce development. The Advanced Social Work Practitioner is a non-case holding role, designed to provide practice leadership, mentoring and support to practitioners across the service.
 
Working closely alongside Team Managers, the successful candidates will support effective case progression, strengthen practice standards and contribute to improved outcomes for children and families. The role will play a key part in developing practitioner confidence, supporting complex decision-making and ensuring timely, high-quality interventions for children.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in overseeing case progression and reducing drift and delay.
• Support practitioners to develop clear plans, robust assessments and effective interventions.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and day-to-day support to less experienced social workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers.
• Provide guidance and professional consultation on complex cases, safeguarding concerns and decision-making.
• Promote high-quality social work practice through reflective discussions and practice development.
• Assist in ensuring statutory visits, assessments, plans and reviews are completed within required timescales.
• Support the Team Manager in monitoring and improving team performance.
• Undertake quality assurance activities, including auditing and reviewing casework.
• Support with case closures, ensuring appropriate step-down to Targeted Early Help or Universal Services where outcomes have been achieved.
• Assist in identifying and addressing barriers to case progression and permanence planning.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
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✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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