Children's Advanced Practitioner - Children & Families

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Children and Families Advanced Practitioner in Gloucestershire. This permanent, full-time role involves managing complex cases and supervising Trainee Social Workers. The ideal candidate should be a registered social worker with experience at a senior level, strong skills in communication, and the ability to mentor staff. Competitive salary and benefits including flexible working, retention payments, and generous leave provisions are offered.

Benefits

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Welcome payment of £4,000

Flexible working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Be the allocated Advanced Social Work Practitioner for a protected caseload.
• Provide supervision and management oversight for Trainee Social Workers.
• Lead quality control and assurance activities across the service.
• Manage a protected caseload with direct work with children and families.
• Risk assess and review plans for safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Experience at a Senior Social Worker level or higher

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Completion of ASYE year (if qualified after 2012)

Job description

Children and Families Advanced Practitioner

• Location: Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Gloucester)
• Salary: £46,731 - £49,764 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 37 per week

We are seeking a dedicated Children and Families Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Assessment teams across Gloucestershire. This role is crucial in supporting families and communities to ensure every child has the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, especially those who need more help.

About the Role

As a Children and Families Advanced Practitioner, you will:

• Be the allocated Advanced Social Work Practitioner for a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex needs, risks, and circumstances.
• Provide supervision and management oversight for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers within the team.
• Lead in promoting, supporting, and addressing quality control, assurance, and improvement activities across the service.
• Manage a protected caseload, undertaking direct work with children, young people, and their families to build resilience and deliver improved outcomes.
• Risk assess and review plans to ensure long-term safety and wellbeing for children and young people.
• Establish effective and collaborative relationships with team managers to maintain consistency in social work practice and performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience at a Senior Social Worker level or higher.
• A recognised qualification in Social Work and completion of ASYE year (if qualified after 2012).
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and mentor less experienced staff.

Benefits

• Annual salary between £46,731 and £49,764, depending on experience.
• Annual retention payment of £2,000 and a welcome payment of £4,000.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, including the option for part-time hours.
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Family-friendly policies, employee discount scheme, and opportunities for career development.

How to Apply

To apply for the Children and Families Advanced Practitioner position, please submit your CV