Advanced Practitioner

The safeguarding teams are working to focus on creative problem solving and keeping children and families together. There are 14 safeguarding teams, across Northamptonshire, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a signs of safety based approach, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. Location of the roles are ;- One Angel Square, Daventry, Wellingborough. What will you be doing? The Advanced Practitioner will be confident in their analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care. You will be skilled in supervision, performance management and improvement techniques to ensure high quality of practice. Both roles the candidate will have a strong desire to develop social work expertise to support the Children's Trust with its improvement journey. About you You will be a qualified social worker, who has completed your ASYE, and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards. Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation., Embark on your next career chapter with Frontier Consulting - your distinguished gateway to impactful permanent social work opportunities in the UK! At Frontier, we specialize in connecting dedicated and qualified social workers with diverse local authorities, crafting the perfect synergy between candidates and clients. Why Choose Frontier Consulting? Expertise: Our team stands as a beacon of unparalleled expertise in the dynamic social care sector. We understand the distinctive demands and intricacies of recruiting for local authorities, ensuring a seamless fit for both parties. Tailored Solutions: Embracing the philosophy of individualized solutions, we believe in customizing our approach. Whether you're a social work professional seeking the ideal opportunity or a local authority in pursuit of top-tier talent, our strategies are tailored to meet your specific needs. Lasting Impact: By strategically placing social workers in roles where they can make a lasting impact, we contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals and communities across the UK. Join Frontier Consulting on a transformative journey, elevating social care through strategic, permanent placements. Allow us to guide your career or assist your team in finding the social work professional it needs.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 2 Day Induction Programme
• 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues)
• £6,000 Welcome Bonus
• Retention bonus
• Social Work England registration costs
• Flexible working practices, including home working, flexi time and job share
• The opportunity to personally contribute to improving the service
• Monthly high quality supervision
• Up to 28 day's annual leave plus bank holidays (with service rises to 32 days plus bank holidays)
• Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each year
• Subsidised local authority Pension Scheme
• Additional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50%
• Employee discount schemes
• Up to £8,000 relocation allowance
• Signs of Safety training
• An onsite academy delivering a variety of learning & development opportunities
• Heavily subsidised city centre parking
• Regular engagement opportunities with the CEO