At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support children and families facing safeguarding concerns.
- Company: Join Lincolnshire County Council's dedicated Children's Safeguarding and Locality team.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of frontline safeguarding experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Benefits of working with Remedy:
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.*Terms & Conditions apply.
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. 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 in Lincoln employer: Remedy Social Work
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 need. With a supportive work culture, free parking at the Grantham office, and a structured four-week duty system that promotes work-life balance, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. The council is committed to employee growth, providing access to training and development opportunities, ensuring that you are well-equipped to handle complex safeguarding cases effectively.
