Qualified Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is looking for passionate and experienced Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners to join its Safeguarding Team. The roles include managing complex cases, mentoring, and providing essential support for vulnerable families. The positions offer a competitive salary between £41,771 to £46,142 based on experience and qualifications, along with excellent support and benefits to ensure a work-life balance. Applicants should have a Social Work qualification and relevant experience to make a meaningful impact in the Bolton community.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Managed caseloads

Free parking

Supportive on-site management

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a children's social work setting.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and chair meetings.
• Capable of completing assessments to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families requiring long-term social work.
• Manage complex caseloads and mentor junior social workers.
• Assess and manage high levels of risk and liaise with professionals.

Skills

Experienced in children's social work

Mentoring

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Social Work Qualified and Registered

Job description

Salary, Contract & Essential Requirements

Grade: I scp 31 – £41,771 to £46,142 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963 pa
Contract: Permanent
Essential Requirement: Full Driving Licence
Essential Qualification: Social Work Qualified and Registered with Social Work England
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Flexible Working

Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate experienced Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners to join our Safeguarding Team. The salary for Senior Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners is £41,771 to £46,142 (Grade I).

Our Safeguarding Service supports children and families who require a longer‑term social worker, including those children supported under Child in Need, subject to Child Protection plans, the Public Law Outline, and where their final care plan may be one of adoption.

Advanced Practitioner: An experienced Social Worker with at least 3 years’ experience within a childrens social work setting. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, chair meetings, complete assessments to a high standard, and mentor social workers in their Assisted & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). This role is an excellent step towards a career in management or for those who want more responsibility while staying in practice.

Senior Social Workers: Expected to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing high levels of risk, liaising with a wide range of professionals, and chairing a range of meetings. They will offer expert opinion, model good practice, and support and mentor others.

About You

We want people who reflect our values: kind, empathic, genuinely wanting to make a difference for children and families in Bolton. Openness, honesty, and a can‑do attitude are essential. If that’s you, we’ll provide the right context and support for you to shine.

What We Offer

A great work-life balance, managed caseloads, a nice building with a café, free parking, and supportive on-site management.

Application

The application is easy. Add your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 A4 pages with specific reference to the job description and person specification. Demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience as a social worker that make you a suitable applicant.

If you would like to talk to us before applying, please contact Team Manager Karen.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed week beginning 12 January.

About Us – Bolton Council

Bolton is a strong, vibrant community with opportunities to shape services and innovate. We value people who contribute to our aims of improving outcomes and experiences for residents. We offer a range of exclusive rewards, benefits, flexible work opportunities, a pension scheme, and employee wellbeing support.

Legal & EEO Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS and check of relevant barred lists are required for this post. This is a customer-facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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