Advanced Practitioner, Quality of Practice

North East Ambition; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a motivated and passionate experienced Social Worker to join the Practice Development Team. This non case-holding position requires a strong background in social care practices such as domestic abuse and childhood neglect. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering training, supervising practitioners, and ensuring high-quality practice to safeguard children. Additional training for development will be provided to the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a positive impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of social care practice and legislation.
• Ability to deliver training and support team development.
• Experience working in partnership with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational work for Signs of Safety.
• Equip practitioners with skills and knowledge.
• Facilitate training sessions for team members.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Social Care

Understanding of Domestic Abuse

Skill in Risk Assessment

Experience in Supervision

Education

Qualified Social Work Educator

Job description

North Tyneside Children's Services are looking for a motivated and passionate experienced Social Worker to join our Practice Development Team.

The Practice Development Team sits within our Quality of Practice Service, which has responsibility for maintaining and developing the expertise of the workforce, setting practice quality standards and supporting the Leadership Team in delivering good effective services for children and their families.

The position holder will be the operational lead for Signs of Safety, ensuring that all practitioners and supervisors are provided with the knowledge-rich, evidence-informed, skills-based learning required to help and protect children and families. In doing so, will have a lead role in linking up with partner agencies to support the needs of the workforce, re learning and development.

This is a non case holding role, and requires practitioners to have sufficient knowledge of the whole of Children’s Social care in order to best support practitioners across the full service.

You will join a small but strong team consisting of two Advanced Practitioners who collectively have lead responsibility in the following areas:

• Signs of Safety Practice Development
• Delivery of training
• Supervision practice development
• Student placements
• Apprentices
• NQSWs and ASYE programme
• Career and Qualification Pathway
• Oversee placements of students and apprenticeships

The practice development team have the skills, knowledge and influence to equip a workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to the needs of the children and young people we work with.

The successful candidate will have up to date knowledge on matters associated with social care practice, which will include the following areas and any others which emerge as service need:

• Domestic Abuse
• Childhood Neglect
• Parental Mental Health
• Substance Misuse
• Life story work
• Risk outside the home
• Child sexual abuse

Additional training and development support will be provided to the right candidate in order to broaden knowledge and skill base.

Qualified Social Work Practice Educators are encouraged to apply, however we can also support the right candidate to achieve this qualification.

Contact

Carrie Barron - Senior Manager, Quality of Practice and Principal Social Worker - [e-mail]

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.

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As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well‑being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we’re crafting a workplace that’s built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

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In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

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