Liverpool- Advance Practitioner- Fostering Kinship Assessment Team-

Reference: 653564

Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Advance Practitioner to join our Fostering Kinship Assessment Team in Liverpool. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families, ensuring they receive the support and guidance they need. As an Advance Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in assessing and supporting kinship placements, working closely with families, children, and local authorities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting thorough assessments of kinship care arrangements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice standards.
  • Providing expert guidance and support to social work staff, fostering a culture of learning and development within the team.
  • Collaborating with multi-agency partners to develop and implement effective care plans for children.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
  • Participating in training and development initiatives to enhance team performance and service delivery.

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

  • A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social work, particularly in fostering or kinship care.
  • Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with children, families, and professionals.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and are ready to take on a leadership role within our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team in Liverpool!

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Liverpool

Temporary

Added 30/06/2026
Reference: 653564

Liverpool- Advance Practitioner- Fostering Kinship Assessment Team-

Liverpool
Temporary

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