Advanced Social Work Practitioner

WMJobs; Redditch; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

LGPS pension

Professional development

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner for the Redditch and Wychavon Families First District Team. The post offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a salary of £42,839 to £46,142 per annum plus £4,000 market forces, with location at Downsell Road.

You must have a social work qualification and sufficient experience. An ASWP will lead on specific work, support the leadership team, and participate in a duty system of one week on and three weeks

Qualifications

• Must have a social work qualification and sufficient experience.
• Advanced Social Work Practitioner will lead on specific pieces of work and act as team champion.
• DBS check required prior to confirmation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specific pieces of work or act as team champion within the District Team.
• Support the leadership/management team of the District and oversee duties within the ASWP role.
• Work one week on and three weeks off under the duty system, subject to coverage.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 per annum, plus £4000 market forces

37 Hours per week

Location: Downsell Road

Team: Redditch and Wychavon Families First District Team

Permanent Contract

The Role: Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Redditch and Wychavon Families First District Team

An opportunity is for Advanced Social Work Practitioner role has arisen in the Redditch and Wychavon First District Team. You must have a social work qualification and sufficient experience.

Worcestershire are embarking on our journey through the social care reforms to develop the Families First team. You will be part of a friendly, innovative multi-disciplinary team with the key priority of building on existing strengths within the family in order to manage times of crisis or emerging challenges.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you will work as one of 4 ASWP supporting your team, the leadership/management team of your District and therefore you will be asked to lead on specific pieces of work or have team champion responsibilities.

There will be an Advanced Social Worker duty system whereby you will work one week on and three weeks off subject to covering each other on the following areas, this will be subject to review.

In order to support you to do the best job possible you will be directly managed and supervised by leaders who are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children. In terms of the disciplines, the team consists of Social Workers, Outreach Workers, Money Mentor, Family Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Substance Misuse, Emotional Health/Wellbeing Workers, Family Decision Coordinators and Advanced Social Work Practitioners.

For further information please contact: Grace Sanders Team Manager [e-mail]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Application Closing Date: 16th August 2026

Anticipated Interview date: 20th August 2026

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• 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.

Attached documents: ASWP JD.pdf