Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's safeguarding organization in Northampton seeks an Advanced Practitioner for its Safeguarding Team. The successful candidate will provide support to social workers, lead on complex cases, and mentor newly qualified practitioners. They will be responsible for ensuring high standards of practice and adherence to legislation. Strong leadership and extensive experience in safeguarding are essential. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's welfare in our community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the safeguarding team.
• Lead on complex cases and ensure high standards of practice.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Decision-making

Case management

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Job description

About the Role

Northampton Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding Team.

• Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the safeguarding team.
• Lead on complex cases, ensuring the highest standards of practice and compliance.
• Contribute to service development and mentor colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Assigned a small, manageable caseload to allow time for other key responsibilities.
• Mentor and support newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
• Work closely with your Team Manager and support the team in their absence.
• Be a key player in safeguarding vulnerable children and planning for permanence.
• Ensure adherence to legislation, guidance, and best practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post‑qualifying experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you