Advanced Practitioner - Children's Social Care - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
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I'm currently working with Middlesbrough Children's Services to recruit an experienced Locum Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's Social Care team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner who enjoys supporting colleagues, managing complex work, and driving high-quality practice while benefiting from the flexibility and earning potential that locum work offers.
The Role
As a Locum Advanced Practitioner, you'll provide practice leadership and support across the team, helping to improve outcomes for children and families whilst working on complex safeguarding and child protection cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and supporting complex child protection, CIN and court cases.
- Providing mentoring and practice guidance to Social Workers.
- Supporting quality assurance and best practice across the service.
- Working closely with Team Managers and partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for children and families.
Requirements
✅ Qualified Social Worker
✅ Social Work England registration
✅ Significant post-qualified Children's Social Care experience
✅ Strong safeguarding, child protection and court work experience
✅ Experience supporting and developing other practitioners
Why This Locum Role?
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Supportive management team.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a well-established service.
- Immediate and ongoing contract opportunities.
Looking for Children's Social Work Locum Roles in Middlesbrough?
This isn't the only opportunity I have available.
I am currently recruiting for multiple locum Children's Social Work vacancies across Middlesbrough, including:
- Safeguarding Teams
- Assessment Teams
- Child Protection Teams
- Children Looked After Teams
- Specialist Children's Services
If you're interested in locum opportunities in Middlesbrough but this role isn't quite the right fit, get in touch and I'll talk you through what's currently available.
Why Work With Me & Caritas?
- 23 years' recruitment experience, including extensive Social Work recruitment expertise.
- Honest, straightforward advice with no pressure or hard sell.
- Regular updates and ongoing support throughout your assignment.
- Access to exclusive locum opportunities through Caritas' long-standing local authority partnerships.
Let's Have a Proper Conversation
Whether you're actively looking for your next assignment or just want to hear what's available in Middlesbrough, I'd be happy to help.
Davina Cripps
Senior Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
📞 07385 031109
📧 [email protected]
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