Advanced Practitioner – Family Help Team

Linked Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked Recruitment Ltd in Lewisham, Greater London, is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead complex cases and drive service development. You will mentor colleagues, shape practice, and contribute to safeguarding and permanence planning within a supportive team.

As a senior social work leader, you will supervise junior staff, chair strategy meetings, and promote reflective practice and relationship-based approaches to care, ensuring high standards across the service.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with Dip SW and Social Work England registration.
• Experience in children's social care and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of complex cases with oversight.
• Supervise and mentor newly qualified and junior social workers.
• Chair strategy meetings and authorise key documents as needed.
• Lead reflective practice and promote relationship-based approaches.
• Facilitate group supervision and practice development sessions.
• Act as a specialist lead in areas such as domestic abuse or court work.
• Provide cover by deputising for the Team Manager when required.
• Promote inter-agency collaboration and best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Dip SW or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £57,000- £62,000

Working Style: Blended

Are you a highly skilled social worker looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service in Lewisham, where you'll help shape practice, mentor colleagues, and make a lasting impact on young people and families.

About the Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll bring expert knowledge and experience to some of the most complex and high-risk cases. You'll support less experienced social workers through supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice, while also contributing to service development and quality improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a small caseload of complex cases
• Supporting and supervising newly qualified and junior social workers
• Leading reflective practice and promoting relationship-based approaches
• Chairing strategy meetings and authorising key documents
• Facilitating group supervision and practice development sessions
• Acting as a specialist lead in areas such as domestic abuse or court work
• Deputising for the Team Manager when required
• Promoting inter-agency collaboration and best practice

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a confident and compassionate leader who can inspire others and drive high standards of care.

You'll need:

• A recognised social work qualification (Dip SW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• At least 3 years' post-qualifying experience in children's social care
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, permanence planning, and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex cases and support others in doing so
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Why Join Us

This role offers the chance to:

• Lead practice innovation and shape service delivery
• Support the development of future social work professionals
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment
• Access ongoing training, CPD, and leadership development
• Contribute to a service that puts children, young people, and families first