CMB2046e-Advanced Practitioner Childrens Advice And Support Service

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England seeks an experienced Advanced Practitioner for the Children’s Services team. This role focuses on managing complex cases, supporting staff through coaching, and promoting best practice standards. Candidates should possess a social work degree and have a passion for improving outcomes for children and families. The position offers guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants and emphasizes the council's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, high-risk cases.
• Ability to promote best practice standards.
• Understanding of reflective forensic social work.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in managing high-risk cases.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Build networks to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Social work practice

Coaching and mentoring

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

About This Opportunity

Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate social work professional who thrives on making a tangible difference, sharing knowledge, and inspiring others to deliver excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support managers and practitioners in managing complex, high-risk cases.
• Promote best practice standards across your district or service area.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and CPD support to Children’s Services staff.
• Collaborate with managers to assess and manage risk in multi-agency settings.
• Champion reflective, forensic social work aligned with core values and frameworks.
• Foster peer support and team collaboration.
• Build cross-agency networks to enhance service delivery and outcomes for children.

Note: Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff report a real buzz about working in Cumberland and feel energised, valued and listened to, with leaders who have established a strong Cumberland identity.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

If you would like an informal chat prior to your application, please contact: [e-mail]

DBS Checks

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check. This role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants, as long as your application demonstrates you meet the essential criteria for the role:

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll listen and try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025

Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Additional Information

Please read the Supporting Information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

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