At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support children and families facing safeguarding concerns.
- Company: Lincolnshire County Council, dedicated to children's welfare.
- Benefits: Personal consultant support, referral bonuses, and weekly payrolls.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 years in frontline safeguarding roles and section 47 investigation experience.
Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's Safeguarding and Locality team.
Will be responsible for completing assessments of children and their families where safeguarding concerns have been shared. Responsible for supporting children who are subject to child protection and Child in Need Plans as well as compiling assessments and reports for court within private and public law proceedings.
The role involves taking cases from referral all the way to completion at closure, or through CIN, CP and Care Proceedings if necessary with no change of Social Worker. The office base is in Grantham, there is free parking on site. We cover the whole of South Kesteven District, which encompasses both Grantham and a large rural area.
The team operate on a four weekly duty system with one week being on duty and allocated new cases and two being off duty. On duty weeks there is an expectation workers are office based five days of that week and need to be available to pick up new cases and carry out initial visits. Experience and training in completing section 47 investigations is required for the role. Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience in a permanent, front line safeguarding role is essential.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Advanced Practitioner - Children's Safeguarding and Locality employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Working with Lincolnshire County Council as an Advanced Practitioner in Children's Safeguarding and Locality offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in the South Kesteven District. The council promotes a supportive work culture with a focus on professional development, providing access to training and resources that enhance your skills. With free parking at the Grantham office and a structured duty system, employees enjoy a balanced work-life environment while contributing to vital safeguarding efforts.
