Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding

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

Job summary

A local authority in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join their Safeguarding Team. In this role, you will provide expert guidance and support to social workers, lead on complex cases, and mentor less experienced colleagues. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in safeguarding and child protection. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable children's lives while working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

Qualifications

• Must have significant post-qualifying experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to manage complex cases and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the safeguarding team.
• Lead on complex cases, ensuring compliance and high standards.
• Mentor and support newly qualified and less experienced social workers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Decision-making skills

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.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:

• 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.