Advanced Practitioner - Support and Protect Team - Trafford Park - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner - Support and Protect Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's (Safeguarding)
Location: Trafford, UK
Salary: £37 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £37 per hour, reflecting your advanced practice expertise and leadership responsibility.
• Part Time / Full Time Flexibility: Choose a working pattern that aligns with your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Supportive Leadership: Work within a well structured team offering reflective supervision and professional support.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities to enhance safeguarding and leadership practice.

What you will do

• Hold and oversee complex safeguarding cases within the Support and Protect framework.
• Provide advanced practice guidance, consultation, and decision making support to social workers.
• Undertake statutory assessments, risk analysis, and intervention planning in line with safeguarding legislation.
• Support strategy discussions, Child Protection processes, and multi agency decision making.
• Chair meetings, contribute to care planning, and support court related work where required.
• Promote strengths based, child centred practice across the service.
• Ensure high quality recording, compliance with statutory guidance, and continuous improvement in practice standards.

Why Trafford

Trafford offers an excellent environment for social work professionals, combining strong Children's Services with a high quality of life. With well connected transport links, access to green spaces, and proximity to Manchester city centre, Trafford provides the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. The borough is committed to safeguarding excellence, innovation, and workforce development, making it an ideal place to progress your career.