Senior Practitioner

Bury Council has a new permanent position available for an Advanced Practitioner within the Initial Response Team to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.Location: Bury, Greater ManchesterWorking Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per weekContract: PermanentThe Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.Benefits of the role:Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking passProfessional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balanceEducational Incentives: Receive a reward of up to £1000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work studentsTraining and Development: Access to extensive training programsHealth and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemesGenerous Leave Policy: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, plus an extra day of leave during the Christmas period. Additionally, you will have the option to purchase up to 10 extra days of leave.Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.Main Duties as a Social Worker:The Initial Response Team operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, conducting comprehensive assessments to determine the support needs of children and young people. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will manage a smaller caseload, allowing you to provide valuable support and guidance to your fellow social work colleagues.Social Work Services: Deliver specialised and expert advice in complex or challenging social care cases. Manage a diverse and complex caseload, ensuring tailored support for children, families, and carers.Assessments and Interventions: Lead and conduct assessments or interventions in complex and/or contentious cases. Process referrals and complete assessments per statutory requirements and departmental policies.Planning and Implementation: Contribute to the creation and implementation of plans for children in need, children needing protection, children in care, foster carers, adopters, and family support. Collaborate effectively within a professional, family, and foster carer network for individual children, families, and carers.Meetings and Conferences: Attend and, when required, lead child protection conferences, statutory reviews, core groups, fostering panels, adoption panels, disruption meetings, and departmental meetings, providing professional input.Reports: Prepare high-standard written reports for various settings, including court proceedings.Court Representation: Represent the Local Authority in court, provide verbal evidence in public and private proceedings, and justify Local Authority actions. Act as a Local Authority representative during case transfers between authorities.Key Requirements for this role:Possess a degree in Social Work (such as CQSW, CSS, DiPSW, or an equivalent qualification).Must be registered with Social Work England.Significant experience in relation to children and families.Demonstrated experience in conducting research and generating detailed reports with actionable recommendations.Experienced in providing coaching or formal mentoring to individuals or teams (desirable).Contact:If you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.Why Bury?Supportive, progressive, and community-focusedBury Council is community-focused and dedicated to empowering both its residents and Social Workers. Joining the team means working in a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged. The Council offers flexible working arrangements, balancing time between the office, home, and the community.Bury is committed to equality, valuing the unique skills and experiences of all individuals. The Council guarantees interviews for disabled people, care leavers, armed forces personnel (including veterans and reservists), and carers, provided they meet essential criteria.Nurturing TrainingIncluding: Aspiring Managers Programme and accredited Best Interests Assessor training and opportunities to develop new and specialist skills.Flexible Working37 hour full time working week with a range of opportunities to work flexibly which they're happy to discuss.Work-life BalanceA range of flexible and adaptable working initiatives to maintain a healthy work life balance.Work, live and thrive in Bury CouncilBury offers a strong sense of community, making it ideal for social workers. With various local charities and support services, it provides opportunities to engage with and support vulnerable groups in a collaborative environment.The town also boasts affordable living compared to nearby Manchester, with great transport links to the city and easy access to nearby countryside. Bury combines convenience, a welcoming community, and a balanced lifestyle, making it the perfect place to live and practice."We get so much support, from the development team, from management – you never feel alone. We have the opportunity as social workers to achieve, there are so many opportunities. I’ve worked in Bury for 25 years and it feels like a big family. I feel proud to say I am a social worker here.""We get so much support, from the development team, from management – you never feel alone. We have the opportunity as social workers to achieve, there are so many opportunities. I’ve worked in Bury for 25 years and it feels like a big family. I feel proud to say I am a social worker here."Sonia Social Worker at Bury CouncilArea highlightsOffice addressBury, BL9 0SWLocal highlightBurrs Country ParkAverage house pricesClosest cityManchester (25 mins)MAN (35 mins)Apply NowStart your journey with Bury CouncilHow would you like to apply?With CVWithout CVFirst Name *Surname *Email *Phone *Upload your CV (.pdf or .doc max size 3MB)Choose file *Consent *I accept the privacy policy and acknowledge this role is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of the employer. * #J-18808-Ljbffr