Children in Care CIC Team in Wakefield Council

Advanced Practitioner Opportunity: Join Our Children in Care (CIC) Team in Wakefield Council!

Are you an experienced, highly skilled, and passionate Advanced Practitioner committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in care? Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join our vital Children in Care (CIC) Team.

Why Join Our CIC Team in Wakefield?
Competitive Pay: Earn a strong rate of £35.00 per hour.
Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.
Generous Referral Bonus: Know a great qualified candidate? Refer them and receive a fantastic £300 referral bonus!
Dedicated Support: You'll have a dedicated consultant to assist you every step of the way.
Nationwide Opportunities: Gain access to a wide variety of social care jobs nationwide.
Seamless Onboarding: Our quick and easy registration process means less hassle and a faster start.
Professional Growth: Access to excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your specialist skills in permanency planning and child development.
Compliance Made Easy: We provide a comprehensive DBS and compliance service for your peace of mind.

What We're Looking For:
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience as a social worker, with significant experience working with looked after children, fostering, or adoption.
Current and valid Social Work England registration is essential.
Proven ability to undertake complex assessments, develop child-centred care plans, and support children through significant life transitions, including permanence planning.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory guidance related to looked after children.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, carers, and a range of professionals.
A commitment to providing expert guidance, supervision, and mentorship to less experienced social workers.

Please reach out to me for more info at 020-3878-3435

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