Advanced Practitioner - Cared For Teams

<strong>Advanced Practitioner North Tyneside Council</strong><p><strong>Role:</strong> Advanced Practitioner <strong>Service:</strong> Cared For Teams (Looked After Children) <strong>Location:</strong> North Tyneside <strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £34.45 per hour</p><strong>Elevate Your Practice in North Tyneside</strong><p>Are you a highly skilled Social Worker ready to take the lead in complex clinical practice? North Tyneside Council is seeking an <strong>Advanced Practitioner</strong> to join our <strong>Cared For Teams</strong>.</p><p>In North Tyneside, we are committed to providing stable, loving, and permanent homes for our children in care. As an Advanced Practitioner, you won't just manage a caseload; you will act as a beacon of best practice, mentoring less experienced staff and driving excellence across the service.</p><strong>The Role: Impact & Leadership</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Expert Practice:</strong> Manage a small, highly complex caseload that requires advanced analytical skills and expert intervention.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Act as a "Practice Champion," providing coaching and support to Social Workers and ASYEs to help them develop their skills.</p></li><li><p><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Assist in maintaining high standards through case audits, peer reviews, and the implementation of innovative social work models.</p></li><li><p><strong>Stability:</strong> Work specifically with children in care to ensure their pathway to permanence is clear, timely, and focused on their long-term well-being.</p></li></ul><strong>What We're Looking For</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Deep Experience:</strong> Substantial post-qualifying experience within a Cared For or Looked After Children setting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leadership Potential:</strong> A natural ability to lead by example and inspire confidence in colleagues and partner agencies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Academic & Professional Standing:</strong> Social Work degree, active <strong>Social Work England</strong> registration, and evidence of continued professional development.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commitment:</strong> A passion for relational social work and the "North Tyneside Way."</p></li></ul><strong>Why Choose North Tyneside?</strong><p>North Tyneside Council is known for its supportive culture and commitment to the "Signs of Safety" framework. At <strong>£34.45 per hour</strong>, this role offers a competitive rate for an experienced professional looking to balance high-level practice with leadership responsibilities.</p><strong>How to Apply</strong><p>If you are an experienced Social Worker ready to transition into a leadership-focused practitioner role, we want to hear from you.</p><p><em>Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.</em></p><p><em>Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.</em></p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NNcQ65VzYn0B4ewL%2fkrZXpLJqdplmBaFz" width="0" height="0" />