Advanced Practitioner

Leaders In Care Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking qualified social workers for their safeguarding team. With a capped caseload of 8 and a supportive environment, this role offers career progression and flexible working options. The package includes a welcome payment and generous annual leave. Ideal for those looking to make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying the beautiful English countryside.

Benefits

Welcome payment of £4,000

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days

Qualifications

• Must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals from section 47 through to permanence.
• Assist in practice development and supervise students and ASYE workers.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Capped Caseload of 8 | £6k in welcome & retention | Flexible Working | Career Progression

Children & Families

Are you seeking career advancement but feel limited by your current employer's demands for your expertise, resulting in high and complex caseloads? Whether you're an agency worker aiming for a senior role or a permanent staff member seeking growth opportunities, this position offers a pathway forward.

These roles are within the safeguarding team, managing referrals from section 47 through to permanence, including cases requiring additional support from the council or CIC team.

You will work closely with the Team Manager, assisting in practice development and supervising students and ASYE workers to promote best practices, with a protected caseload of 8.

Salaries range from £46,731 to £49,764.

Locations include: Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester.

The package includes:

• Welcome payment of £4,000
• Annual retention payment of £2,000
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days, increasing to 30.5 days after five years, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year

The Council is committed to providing timely support for every child, focusing on continuous improvement, effective social work practices (systemic and relational approaches), and empowering staff to make a real difference. The team structure supports manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers per team.

If you're interested in settling into an authority offering long-term prospects in some of England’s most beautiful countryside, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 07897 024978.

As this is a statutory role, you must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.