Advanced Practitoner Social Worker

LinsCare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,710 - 66,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£41.10/hour Umbrella

Full-time agency opportunity

Senior safeguarding role

Influence practice development

Collaborative multi-agency environment

Meaningful impact on children's lives

Job summary

LinsCare is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to lead safeguarding within a Multi-Agency Child Protection Team in London. You will provide expert social work practice, support complex safeguarding decisions and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure timely and coordinated support for children and families.

Applicants should have at least 3 years post-qualifying frontline safeguarding experience, be a registered social worker, and demonstrate strong knowledge of Working Together

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying frontline safeguarding experience.
• Experience managing complex child protection cases.
• Experience with PLO and care proceedings.
• Knowledge of Working Together 2023 and Pan London CP procedures.
• Experience applying Signs of Safety or similar strengths-based framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex child protection cases, including PLO and care proceedings.
• Provide advanced social work expertise and support safeguarding decisions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Support Team Managers in promoting high-quality practice.
• Mentor and share knowledge with less experienced practitioners.
• Contribute to practice development and service improvement initiatives.
• Apply evidence-based approaches, including Signs of Safety.

Skills

PLO experience

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Child protection

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Advanced Practitioner - Multi-Agency Child Protection Team

Location: London, Greater London

Pay Rate: £41.10 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Full-Time | Agency

Lead Outstanding Safeguarding Practice. Make a Difference for Children and Families.

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding and child protection? Do you have the skills and expertise to support excellent practice, influence service development and help shape the future of child protection?

We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join a pioneering Multi-Agency Child Protection Team in London, Greater London. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative safeguarding model, supporting effective partnership working and delivering improved outcomes for children and families.

The Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will provide expert social work practice within a multi-agency child protection environment, supporting complex safeguarding work and contributing to the ongoing development of practice.

You will work alongside Team Managers, Family Help services, Children's Social Care teams and partner agencies to ensure children experiencing significant harm receive timely, effective and coordinated support.

This role offers the opportunity to influence practice improvement, mentor colleagues and contribute to a strong culture of reflection, learning and continuous development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex child protection cases, including Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings.
• Provide advanced social work expertise and support effective safeguarding decisions.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Support Team Managers in promoting high-quality social work practice.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and knowledge-sharing to less experienced practitioners.
• Contribute to practice development and service improvement initiatives.
• Apply evidence-based approaches, including Signs of Safety principles.
• Ensure children's voices, wishes and experiences remain central to assessments and decision-making.
• Build strong professional relationships across Children's Services and wider safeguarding partnerships.
• Support a positive team culture focused on learning, accountability and excellent practice.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker status and current registration.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience in frontline safeguarding practice.
• Strong experience managing complex child protection cases.
• Experience working with families involved in PLO and care proceedings.
• Detailed knowledge of Working Together 2023, Pan London Child Protection Procedures, relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience applying Signs of Safety or similar strengths‑based frameworks.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to support colleagues and contribute to practice improvement.
• A reflective, child‑focused and solution‑oriented approach.

What's on Offer

• £41.10 per hour (Umbrella)
• Full‑time agency opportunity
• Senior safeguarding role within a forward‑thinking service
• Opportunity to influence child protection practice
• Supportive and collaborative multi‑agency environment
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to take on an advanced practice role and help shape excellent safeguarding services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a dedicated Child Protection Team in London, Greater London, and help ensure children and young people are safe, supported and able to reach their full potential. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.