Advanced Practitioner - Edge of Care Service

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in England is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to oversee a team providing critical support to young people. This role involves leadership, development of practice, and direct engagement with families to ensure effective, evidence-based interventions. Candidates should have relevant social work experience and be committed to promoting inclusivity. Additional qualifications include satisfactory pre-employment checks and experience with specific leadership programs. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Relevant social work and specialist experience required.
• Satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including DBS check.
• Completion of the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support a team of Intensive Support workers.
• Lead the development of the team's practice.
• Oversee effective support interventions to young people and families.
• Combine direct practice with service development.
• Work with families to maintain children at home.

Skills

Social work experience

Team leadership

Evidence-based support

Job description

As an Advanced Practitioner you will be part of a wider resourceful team, sharing a passion for providing young people with the best possible outcomes in life. You will make the most of your social work and specialist experience by holding, directing and supporting a team of Intensive Support workers and specialist workers, taking a lead in the development of their practice. Within the role you will have an oversight of delivering effective coordinated evidence‑based support and interventions to young people and their families/carers.

Stockport Families First (Edge of Care) service keeps children and young people at the heart of all their work, we listen, respond and value the families and communities that we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold, direct and support a team of Intensive Support workers and specialist workers.
• Take a lead in the development of the team’s practice.
• Oversee the delivery of effective coordinated, evidence‑based support and interventions to young people and their families/carers.
• Combine direct practice with service and professional development.
• Work with families in their homes to help them stay together and keep children at home with their families.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant social work and specialist experience.
• Will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Applicants who have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme should indicate this in the application.

Commitments & Inclusivity

• Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
• We are recognised under the Good Employment Charter and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.
• We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Legal & Sponsorship

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Application Process

Find out if you meet the criteria for the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme at https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application. Please also email [e-mail].

We encourage innovative, positive, dedicated professionals who are not afraid of change or challenge to join us in transforming the lives and futures of children and young people on the Edge of Care.