Job Description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to work within a Children in Care Team for Newcastle City Council.

Job Purpose

• We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Reunification Team within children in care. This is a non-case holding role that offers the opportunity to support colleagues, practice development and complete reunification assessments.
• You will bring expertise in risk assessment and management, and play a key role in shaping high-quality, evidence-based practice. You will complete and oversee a range of specialist assessments for children and families in respect of reunification or for whom care orders are no longer appropriate, including:
• Parenting Assessments
• Placement with parents assessments
• Capacity to protect assessments
• Other bespoke assessments as required, for example sibling attachment assessments, special guardianship assessment and others
• Assisting with the preparation of court work and discharge of care orders
• You will also mentor and support social workers, helping to build their confidence and consistency in assessment work. While the role is non-caseholding, you will be involved in complex cases and will also prepare high-quality reports and give evidence in court.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Extensive experience in complex assessments, care proceedings, and court work
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk effectively
• Strong mentoring, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience in service development and strategic planning
• This is a unique opportunity to influence practice, support reunification where safe to do so, and make a lasting impact on children and families.

If you are interested, please apply with your current CV