Advanced/Senior Practitioner

Tripod Partners; Leek; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tripod Partners seeks an experienced Advanced/Senior Practitioner to join the Duty and Assessment Teams in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with local services to ensure effective safeguarding and support for children and families. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with the ability to lead and mentor others, contributing to a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Regular reflective supervision

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with significant post-qualification experience.
• Confident and reflective practitioner.
• Ability to lead and influence team performance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments.
• Co-produce Initial Child in Need and Protection Plans.
• Build effective relationships with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Risk assessment

Decision-making

Mentoring

Job description

Position: Advanced/Senior Practitioner
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking experienced and visionary Senior Children and Families Social Workers to join our Duty and Assessment Teams. If you are passionate about social work, committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families, and ready to lead by example – we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Advanced/Senior Practitioner, you will be part of one of our four dynamic Duty and Assessment Teams, delivering a high-quality, timely assessment service for children and families across Stoke-on-Trent.

Your work will include:

• Undertaking Child and Family Assessments.
• Co-producing Initial Child in Need and Child Protection Plans with families and partner agencies.
• Building effective relationships with our Supporting Families Service and a wide range of community-based services and agencies.
• Working collaboratively with families, partners, and Long-Term Social Work Teams to deliver a restorative, multi-disciplinary approach to safeguarding and care planning.

This is a front-line, fast-paced role where your experience and commitment will ensure that children’s voices are heard and their needs are met.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for qualified social workers with significant post-qualification experience in Children and Families services who:

• Are confident and reflective practitioners.
• Can demonstrate sound risk assessment, analysis and decision-making skills.
• Have the ability to lead practice by example and influence team performance.
• Are passionate about developing others, including mentoring and assessing Newly Qualified Social Workers and Social Work Students.

As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting and guiding your peers by sharing your expertise and supporting continuous professional development across the team.

Why Join Us?

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we are committed to developing a strong, stable and supported workforce. You will benefit from:

• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Regular reflective supervision and peer support.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Strong partnership working with local agencies.
• A clear vision for high-quality, child-centred practice.

Join us in making Stoke-on-Trent a place where every child can thrive.

Benefits Of Tripod Partners:

• Top performing QSW Agency in the UK
• Dedicated, experienced principal consultant
• Access to all jobs throughout the UK on a top tier basis
• Market-leading referral bonus of £500

Kory Wah

Tripod Partners