Fostering Advanced Practitioner — Hybrid Role & Growth Opportunities

South End City Council; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Southend City Council's Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team is seeking an Advanced Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis. The role leads complex cases, provides expert advice, and ensures needs-led assessments and interventions meet policy and statutory requirements.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence 2–3 days a week, with regular restorative supervision and a clear development pathway including SWE registration support.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and SWE registration are required.
• ASYE completed and 3+ years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Experience with fostering practice and National Minimum Standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-sensitivity or complex cases with statutory compliance.
• Provide specialist advice and professional consultation to staff.
• Develop holistic assessments and realistic action plans with line managers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fostering practice knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Social Work qualification

ASYE completed

SWE registration

Practice Educator

Job description

Southend City Council's Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team is seeking an Advanced Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis. The role leads complex cases, provides expert advice, and ensures needs-led assessments and interventions meet policy and statutory requirements.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence 2–3 days a week, with regular restorative supervision and a clear development pathway including SWE registration support.