Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Child Protection Team

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Overview

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Child Protection Team
Specialism: Child Protection
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Salary: £35.49 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time)

What you will do

  • Manage a complex caseload of children under Child Protection (Section 47) and Child in Need (Section 17).
  • Undertake and oversee advanced statutory assessments, risk assessments, and care planning.
  • Provide practice leadership, mentoring, and support to social workers.
  • Lead and contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and core group meetings.
  • Prepare high-quality court reports, including involvement in Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings.

Person Specification

  • Qualifications:
  • Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent)
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Post-qualifying training (desirable)
  • Registration & Compliance:
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Public Law Outline (PLO)
  • Enhanced DBS clearance

Benefits and Other Information

  • Full Time/Part Time: Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
  • Professional development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive support: Receive guidance from a dedicated support team.
  • Travel reimbursement: Assistance with commuting costs.
  • Diverse experience: Work across different teams to broaden your expertise.

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Overview

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Child Protection TeamSpecialism: Child ProtectionLocation: Middlesbrough, UKSalary: £35.49 per hourType: Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time)

What you will do

  • Manage a complex caseload of children under Child Protection (Section 47) and Child in Need (Section 17).
  • Undertake and oversee advanced statutory assessments, risk assessments, and care planning.
  • Provide practice leadership, mentoring, and support to social workers.
  • Lead and contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and core group meetings.
  • Prepare high-quality court reports, including involvement in Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings.

Person Specification

  • Qualifications:
  • Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent)
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Post-qualifying training (desirable)
  • Registration & Compliance:
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Public Law Outline (PLO)
  • Enhanced DBS clearance

Benefits and Other Information

  • Full Time/Part Time: Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
  • Professional development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive support: Receive guidance from a dedicated support team.
  • Travel reimbursement: Assistance with commuting costs.
  • Diverse experience: Work across different teams to broaden your expertise.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026