Advanced Practitioner - Child & Family Social Work (Hybrid)

Gloucestershire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional local authority is seeking an experienced Child & Family Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families Team in Stroud. This key role focuses on improving outcomes for children and adolescents with complex needs and requires collaboration with a resilient and qualified team member. The position operates under a hybrid working model, blending office and home-based tasks, with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Provided laptop and smartphone

Office for team collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and complex casework.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Confidence and resilience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Create the best outcomes for children and adolescents.
• Hold a protected caseload focusing on quality work.
• Provide leadership for practice improvement.
• Support risk management and decision-making.

Skills

Resilience

Strong communication

Leadership in best practice

Experience in safeguarding

Team collaboration

Job description

A regional local authority is seeking an experienced Child & Family Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families Team in Stroud. This key role focuses on improving outcomes for children and adolescents with complex needs and requires collaboration with a resilient and qualified team member. The position operates under a hybrid working model, blending office and home-based tasks, with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.