Advanced Social Work practitioner

Worcestershire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Holiday entitlement 26–31 days

Professional Learning & Development

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council seeks an experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner for the Family Front Door Team. You will support high-quality decision-making, practice development, and service delivery across Family Front Door and Family Connect, while developing leadership skills and supporting staff supervision.

You will work in a hybrid model at Wildwood offices, coordinating with MACCs and MARACs, and ensuring timely responses to children and families in need.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying social work experience within children's services.
• Understanding of Worcestershire Levels of Need Guidance and current government policy.

Responsibilities

• Screen and identify priority contacts for the Children’s Family Front Door.
• Authorise contacts where Level 1 or Level 2 needs are identified.
• Attend multi-agency forums (MACC, MARAC) and contribute to decision-making.
• Provide practice leadership through supervision and development sessions.
• Share learning from audits and best practices to drive improvement.
• Act as a link between referring agencies and Family Front Door/Family Connect.
• Line manage two administrative staff within Family Front Door.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Partnership working

Team leadership

Influencing practice

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Job Title: Family Front Door Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Salary: £44,253 - £47,665 per annum plus £4000 market forces

Hours per Week: 37 Hours per Week

Location: Wildwood offices / Hybrid working

Team: Worcestershire's Family Front Door

Contract: Permanent

Role

Are you an experienced and motivated social worker looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner (ASWP) to join our Family Front Door Team . Working alongside two other Advanced Social Work Practitioners and the management team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality decision making, practice development, and service delivery across Family Front Door and Family Connect. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership skills while helping to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and identify priority contacts received by the Children's Family Front Door.
• Authorise contacts where Universal (Level 1) or Additional Needs (Level 2) are identified.
• Attend and contribute to monthly multi-agency forums, including MACC (Multi Agency Case Conference) and MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
• Provide practice leadership through group supervision, reflective learning sessions, and support for students and colleagues across Family Front Door and Family Connect.
• Share learning from audits, reviews, legislative changes, and best practice developments to support continuous improvement.
• Act as a key link between referring agencies, Family Front Door, and Family Connect services.
• Line manage and supervise two administrative staff within the Family Front Door.
• Complete a small number of contacts where required, undertaking appropriate enquiries and making recommendations in line with the Worcestershire Levels of Need Guidance.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying social work experience within children's services.
• A thorough understanding of the Worcestershire Levels of Need Guidance, relevant legislation, and current government policy and practice developments.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and partnership-working skills.
• Experience of supporting, developing, and influencing practice within a team environment.
• The ability to work confidently within a fast-paced and dynamic service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families while supporting the development of others through leadership and reflective practice.

Equality & Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Contact

For more information contact: Gemma Eden -MaGuire, Practice Manager, Family Front Door on: [e-mail]

Benefits

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy
• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
• Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date

30th November 2026

Anticipated Interview Date

TBC