Children's Advanced Practitioner

Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children & Families
Location: Gloucestershire County Council
Salary: £48,226 - £51,356
Contract: Permanent
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About the Role

Working on behalf of Gloucestershire Couny Council, We are seeking an experienced and committed Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join their dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people with complex and challenging needs, providing high-quality social work practice, and leading the professional development of colleagues within the service.
This role involves working closely with the Team Manager to ensure the delivery of excellent outcomes for children, young people, and their families, in line with statutory guidance, legislation, and local policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex needs, risks, and circumstances.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and professional guidance to Trainee Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE).
• Lead quality assurance activities, case file audits, and performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, parents, and families to assess needs, manage risk, and deliver improved outcomes.
• Promote a culture of professional curiosity, reflective practice, and evidence-based decision-making within the team.
• Chair and attend professional meetings, including in the Court arena when required.
• Ensure compliance with Social Work England professional standards, statutory guidance, and local policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in advanced social work practice with children and families.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice frameworks.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and supporting social work colleagues.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage complex cases and maintain professional accountability in challenging circumstances.

Why Apply?

• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.
• Access to ongoing professional development, training, and career progression opportunities.
• Be part of a service dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

If you are a passionate social work professional with experience in complex child protection and family support, and you want to inspire and lead others while improving outcomes for children, we want to hear from you. Apply today directly through the Job board, Send me your most recent CV to Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or call me on 0177 208964.

We offer a referral bonus of £250 for every successful candidate that is referred over so if you know someone looking for a new and exciting opportunity to make a difference, please pass along my details and get them to call me!!