Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services

Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services

UK | £37 per hour | Ongoing Contract

Ready to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice?

We’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence.

Why this role stands out

• £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role
• Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential
• Immediate / quick start available
• Supportive team with a strong learning culture
• Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility

The Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work:

• Child & Family Assessments
• Child in Need (CIN)
• Child Protection (CP)
• Care Proceedings through to permanence

You’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work
• Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers
• Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning
• Practice using a restorative, relationship-based approach
• Engage directly with children using child-centred practice
• Promote family-led decision making to reduce risk and improve outcomes
• Produce clear, analytical, and high-standard written workWork collaboratively within a busy, supportive team environment
• Contribute to team learning and development culture

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Social Worker
• Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams
• Strong background across CIN, CP, and court work
• Confident managing complex cases as lead practitioner
• Excellent analytical and assessment skills
• High standard of report writing and case recording
• Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and families

Why candidates apply to roles like this

• Want to step up into advanced practice without moving into management
• Enjoy complex, meaningful casework
• Are passionate about relationship-based and restorative practice
• Want a well-paid contract with real influence on outcomes

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being scheduled quickly and strong candidates won’t stay available for long.

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