Our client Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children''s - Advanced Practitioner to join their Family Help Team.Workers are on duty every 8 weeks. They are expected in the office one day per week when they are not on duty Solihull is progressing its social care reforms and we are recruiting two Senior Social Workers to join our new Family Help Teams. Our eight teams each include 5 Social Workers, 3 Family Support Workers, 2 Advanced Practitioners and a Team Manager. Duty is every 8 weeks, and a separate Court Team manages all public and private law work. Family Help Teams support children requiring assessments, Child in Need, Early Help or Child Protection plans. We maintain caseloads of 16-20 children, and have stayed committed to low caseloads over the past year. This is why agency workers rarely leave Solihull - and often return. Social workers tell us they come back for the manageable workloads, strong support and the ability to deliver high-quality intervention.What We''re Looking For We want Senior Social Workers who:Are committed to the safety and wellbeing of childrenHave strong listening skillsHave experience of delivering meaningful direct workCan drive progress and contribute to a developing serviceHave excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships under pressure.Good assessment skills and the ability to progress plans.What We Offer Solihull is known as a supportive, stable place to practice. You will receive:Monthly ..... full job details .....