Stoke on Trent - SP/AP - Duty & Assessment Team

Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking an experienced Senior / Advance Practitioner to support their Duty And Assessment Team.

Location: Glebe Street Stoke, Stoke on Trent
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking Initial Assessments
• Undertaking Core Assessments
• Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries
• Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments
• Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework
• Undertaking Risk Assessments
• Undertaking Human Rights Assessments
• Undertaking Age Assessments
• Providing Section 17 support to families and children in need
• Carrying out home visits for monitoring purposes/ to promote the welfare of and to safeguard the children
• Liaising/ Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children/ young people's needs
• Producing Initial Child Protection Conference reports
• Convening and chairing Core Group Meetings
• Initiating and implementing Child Protection Plans
• Initiating Care Proceedings
• Completion of Care Proceedings
• Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
• Preparing and presenting case conference reports
• Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
• Preparing and presenting case conference reports

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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