Advanced Practitioner

North East Combined Authority; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car User allowance

Competitive salary up to £49,282 (dep.

Flexible working around family and car

Generous Pension scheme

26 days annual leave increasing to 31

Blue Light Card Scheme

Staff networks & emotional wellbeing

Hybrid working

Car lease scheme after probation

Free parking

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead social work teams across Northumberland, applying Signs of Safety to safeguard children. You will support line managers, manage caseloads, and contribute to skill development within a flexible, family‑centred environment.

The role emphasises professional growth, leadership, and a commitment to flexible working arrangements within Northumberland’s Childrens Services. Eligible for a comprehensive pension and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration and current practice knowledge.
• Experience in safeguarding and child welfare required.
• Ability to manage caseload and provide supervisory support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the social work team using Signs of Safety framework.
• Manage a caseload of children and families in need or in crisis.
• Provide guidance to line managers and contribute to skill development of team.

Skills

Advanced Social Work

Safeguarding Children

Case Load Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Have you visited the vast countryside and towns of Northumberland? Why not take a look and see what it would look like working in such a beautiful County.

Do you want to join one of our many social work teams as an Advanced Practitioner? There are post across County, from Rural Northumberland to the Urban areas, all offering a variety of experiences and opportunities to the role.

Now is the time to come! The role of Advanced Practitioner in Northumberland is developing to support career progression and recognise the skill and experience you have. You could be part of this.

Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority, with strong and effective management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Known for being supportive of staff and with a strong ethos for flexibility, working in Northumberland Children's Services is like having a second family (so say our staff).

The role of Advanced Practitioner is to lead the way, role model good practice and offer guidance and support to the social work team in working with children and families in need and in crisis. We are looking for a social worker with a passion for safeguarding children who can manage case load whilst offering support to their line manager, a real opportunity to develop your social work skills further!

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

What will Northumberland offer you?

• Essential Car User allowance
• A competitive salary of up to £49,282 (dependent on experience)
• A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments
• A generous Pension scheme
• A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support
• Hybrid working
• Access to car lease scheme following the probation period
• Free parking at council offices

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