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Qualified Social WorkerAdvanced/Senior Practitioner Early Intervention and Children's Social Care Location:West MidlandsPay rate:£33.88We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated Early Intervention Team. Our client has positions available within their Early Intervention team based at a local authority in the West Midlands. You will be supported by an experienced team manager. The client has a strong and positive culture in this West Midlands local authority, which we would love you to be a part of.We offer regular monthly supervision and group reflective supervision. In this role as an Advanced/Senior Practitioner, you will ensure that eligible children receive assessments, plans, and service packages appropriate to meet their needs and improve their life chances. You will support, assess, and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers and Social Work Students as directed by the Principal Manager, and you will deputise for the Principal Manager as required.Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, and informed by the values and principles of social care, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about the most appropriate interventions. Applying your significantSocial Workexperience and excellent communication skills, you'll establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to ensure services meet identified needs.You will be committed to ensuring positive and sustainable outcomes of your interventions. Using best practices, you'll strive to provide the best outcomes for children. Most importantly, you will have a passion for supporting children and their families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and to work efficiently.Ideal Candidate:Qualified Social Worker registered withSocial Work EnglandExperienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groupsExperience in Court, Children in Need, and Child ProtectionSupporting child and family planning, pre-proceedings, and court proceedingsUnderstanding factors impacting children, including abuse and neglectAbility to undertake Child & Family Assessments with effective analysis, decision-making, planning, and reviewEffective direct work with children and familiesCreative, flexible, and forward-thinking approachKnowledge of Child Protection legislation and issuesCommitment to continuous improvement for the best outcomesExcellent mediation and negotiation skillsSkilled at building meaningful relationships with children and familiesExperienced in working in a multi-disciplinary, interagency basisMinimum of 2 years post-qualification experienceKey Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive risk, protection, and social care needs assessmentsManage an agreed caseloadUtilize specialist communication skills to achieve optimal outcomesDevelop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity and empowermentBenefits of working with Pertemps:A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UKOnline registration processReferral schemes and incentivesOngoing compliance managementPrompt payroll and moreLocation: This role is ideally suited for those traveling from Nottingham, Walsall, Newark-on-Trent, Loughborough, Leicester, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Lincoln, Nuneaton, Grantham, Derby, Peterborough, Birmingham, Bloxwich, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Shropshire, Coventry, Worcester, Telford, Stafford, Welshpool, Hereford, Wrexham, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton-upon-Trent, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, West Bromwich, among others.Additional Opportunities: We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Family Support, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Educational Psychologist, Children Looked After, and more. We also offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends who may be interested!#J-18808-Ljbffr