Advanced Practitioner

Tripod Partners; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Northumberland is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's Safeguarding service. This role involves managing a complex caseload, supervising less experienced social workers, and collaborating with families and multi-agency partners to ensure children's safety. Applicants must hold a social work qualification and have significant experience in child protection and statutory services. Benefits include access to top jobs and a £500 referral bonus.

Benefits

Top performing QSW Agency in the UK

Dedicated, experienced principal consultant

Access to all jobs throughout the UK

Market-leading referral bonus of £500

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in children's social care.
• Experience in statutory child protection services.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload involving sensitive cases.
• Provide coaching to junior social workers.
• Chair key meetings within the Signs of Safety framework.
• Collaborate with families to create support plans.
• Act as a Practice Educator for students.

Skills

Child protection

Safeguarding

Leadership

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified social worker

Practice Educator qualification

Job description

Position: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Northumberland County Council

Northumberland County Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Safeguarding service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker ready to step into a senior role and help shape safe and positive outcomes for children and families across the county.

About the Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will carry a complex caseload and demonstrate exemplary practice in situations requiring high levels of autonomy and professional judgement. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children through robust assessment, planning and intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving complex and sensitive cases, requiring in-depth knowledge and advanced practice.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced social workers within the team.
• Offer direct supervision to team members as delegated by the Team Manager.
• Chair key meetings within the Signs of Safety framework, such as Child in Need Reviews and Initial Core Groups.
• Work within current legislation and the procedural framework of Northumberland County Council.
• Collaborate with service users, their families, and multi-agency partners to assess needs and develop support plans.
• Act as a Practice Educator, supervising and supporting student social work placements.
• Participate in regular professional supervision in accordance with departmental policy.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified and registered social worker with significant post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience in child protection, safeguarding and statutory children’s social care services.
• Strong interpersonal, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Practice Educator qualification (or willingness to undertake).
• A strong understanding of the Signs of Safety approach and experience in chairing meetings.

Benefits Of Tripod Partners:

• Top performing QSW Agency in the UK
• Dedicated, experienced principal consultant
• Access to all jobs throughout the UK on a top tier basis
• Market-leading referral bonus of £500

Kory Wah

Tripod Partners