Job Title: Advanced Practitioner - Children and Families Team
Employer: Worcestershire County Council
Rate of Pay: £33.30 per hour
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career, shaping practice and mentoring colleagues? Worcestershire County Council is seeking a dynamic Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated Children and Families Team!
At Worcestershire County Council, we are committed to delivering outstanding social care services to our children and families. Our Children and Families Teams work with a diverse range of cases from Child in Need (CIN) to Child Protection (CP) and Looked After Children (LAC), providing comprehensive support and intervention to ensure the best possible outcomes.
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be a senior figure within the team, combining a hands-on caseload with crucial leadership responsibilities. You will act as a practice role model, providing expertise and guidance to colleagues. Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing a small, highly complex caseload of children and families, applying advanced assessment, planning, and intervention skills.
Providing expert consultation and reflective supervision to Social Workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and students, supporting their professional development and critical thinking.
Leading on complex statutory work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedings, ensuring high-quality, analytical reports and robust evidence are provided.
Championing best practice and contributing to service improvement initiatives, such as leading on audits or specific practice development projects.
Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated, child-centred support.
Making robust, child-focused decisions and providing expert advice on cases where significant risk or complexity is present.
Maintaining meticulous, high-quality records in line with statutory and council requirements.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient, and experienced social work professional with:
A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with a strong track record in managing complex caseloads and achieving positive outcomes.
Demonstrable experience in mentoring, supervising, or providing practice leadership to colleagues.
An expert understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated case law.
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and present complex information clearly.
A profound commitment to child-centred practice and reflective professional development.
A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use (or ability to travel efficiently across the county).
Apply Now
If you are an exceptional social worker ready to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you!
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Fahmida Ahmed at 07441 927663 or via email at .
To apply, please submit your comprehensive CV outlining your suitability for the role .
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