Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to work within a Children in Care Team for Newcastle City Council.Job PurposeWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Reunification Team within children in care. This is a non-case holding role that offers the opportunity to support colleagues, practice development and complete reunification assessments.You will bring expertise in risk assessment and management, and play a key role in shaping high-quality, evidence-based practice. You will complete and oversee a range of specialist assessments for children and families in respect of reunification or for whom care orders are no longer appropriate, including:Parenting AssessmentsPlacement with parents assessmentsCapacity to protect assessmentsOther bespoke assessments as required, for example sibling attachment assessments, special guardianship assessment and othersAssisting with the preparation of court work and discharge of care ordersYou will also mentor and support social workers, helping to build their confidence and consistency in assessment work. While the role is non-caseholding, you will be involved in complex cases and will also prepare high-quality reports and give evidence in court.Key Requirements:Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registrationExtensive experience in complex assessments, care proceedings, and court workProven ability to assess and manage risk ..... full job details .....