Advanced Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Permanent Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families teams in Gloucester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for Senior Social Workers or Advanced Practitioners looking to grow in a nurturing environment. With a focus on managing complex cases and leading quality assurance activities, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for children and families. The council provides a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits including a welcome payment and relocation allowance, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

£4,000 welcome payment

£2,000 annual retention payment

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory social work with children and families.
• Supervisory, mentoring, and training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance and policies.
• Supervise and mentor Trainee and Newly Qualified Social Workers.

Skills

Children and families statutory social work experience

Supervisory experience

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work England registration

Practice educator qualification

Job description

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Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting for a Permanent Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity for Senior Social Workers seeking career progression or Advanced Practitioners looking to join a nurturing and supportive council.

Benefits: £4,000 welcome payment and an annual retention payment of £2,000.

Hours: Full Time (36 hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

The key responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Team Manager to:

• Manage a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex needs
• Supervise and oversee Trainee and Newly Qualified Social Workers
• Lead quality control, assurance, and improvement activities
• Promote performance activities within the team

Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrate exemplary social work practice in line with Social Work England standards
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, legislation, and policies
• Deliver effective social work to improve outcomes for children and families
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex needs
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families
• Assess and review risks to ensure safety and wellbeing

Experience

• Children and families statutory social work experience
• Supervisory, mentoring, coaching, or training experience
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience creating a learning environment
• Experience chairing meetings and attending court

Relocation allowance (up to £8,000) available for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area.

Additional requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Practice educator qualification (or working towards)
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive