Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Wigan- 39 per hourWe are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children''s Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan.The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children''s Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience.The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: 39 per hourSmall and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management teamCondensed hours such as 37 over 4 days availableDiffering start/finish timesRemote and office working and flexiPersonal and case supervision is held monthlyThey offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and strong administrative support.Duties of this Advanced Practitioner role:Liaising with other professionalsKnowledge of relevant legislationWorking with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in needAttending courtWorking with Public Law Outline (PLO)Single assessmentsChairing child protection conferencesChild protection meetingsCase conferencesEssential Requirements as an Advanced Practitioner:Social Work England registrationEligible to work in the UKHold a full UK drivers''