Job Description

JOB-20240819-db742659
We are seeking experienced Social Workers to join our dynamic Children and Families Teams in either the beautiful Cotswolds or the picturesque Stroud as an Advanced Practitioner within Children's Locality Service in Gloucester, earning an enticing 345 hourly, for a 3-month contract. As a full-time Advanced Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering exemplary services to achieve the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Your resilience and proactive attitude will help make our vision for childrens services a tangible reality, while handling a protected caseload dedicated to children with complex and challenging needs.
As a locum worker, you enjoy the unique benefit of expressing your skills and expertise across different settings, gaining invaluable experience along the way. Moreover, this role offers the perfect blend of office and home working that allows you to thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This hybrid model encourages office presence to cement team cohesion and provide duty service, while also offering flexibility to work from home for administrative tasks. And of course, we equip you with a laptop and smartphone to ensure you have all the tools you need to excel.
Perks and benefits:

• Comprehensive Technology Package: Feel empowered with the latest technology at your fingertips, including a laptop and smartphone to support your hybrid working lifestyle. Gone are the days of being tied to a desk!
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy the balance of office interaction with the comfort and convenience of home. Ideal for those who appreciate a structured work environment combined with the freedom to manage some tasks remotely.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll be at the forefront of quality control and improvement activities, allowing you to enhance your skills and develop your career further.

What you will do:

• Lead in promoting and supporting quality control and improvement activities within the team and across the service.
• Manage a protected caseload focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks, and circumstances.
• Support performance activities and engage in delivering high-quality services.
• Facilitate face-to-face meetings with children to ensure comprehensive care and understanding of their needs, except when health situations such as COVID prohibit in-person meetings.
• Foster a supportive office culture, especially in the initial stages of employment to build team cohesion and stability.

Gloucester is not just a place to work; it is a wonderful place to live! With its historic charm, splendid countryside, and vibrant cultural scene, Gloucester offers a delightful array of attractions for residents. Whether you relish modern amenities or enchanting rural settings, Gloucester delivers a perfect blend of both worlds. Come join us and immerse yourself in a community committed to making a difference in the lives of our children and families. We look forward to welcoming you on this rewarding journey!
Requirements of the Social Worker:

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK working as a qualified Social Worker

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