Advanced Practitioner Children

Job Overview

Advanced Practitioner – Corporate Parenting (CIC Team 5) – located in Bradford, part of the Bradford Metropolitan District Council / Bradford Children and Families Trust. Contract type: Full‑Time Locum; pay rate £37.00 per hour; start date ASAP; working arrangement: hybrid.

Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people within Corporate Parenting services, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care, stability, and support. You will collaborate closely with colleagues, partner agencies, carers, and families and help drive best practice across the team.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex cases involving children in care
• Providing mentoring and practice support to team members
• Completing high‑quality assessments, care planning, and statutory work
• Building effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies
• Supporting permanency planning and positive long‑term outcomes
• Ensuring safeguarding standards and statutory responsibilities are consistently met

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Significant experience in Children’s Services
• Previous experience within Corporate Parenting / CIC services
• Strong safeguarding and assessment skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and support colleagues effectively

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