Advanced Practitioner Support & Safeguarding Children’s Services

Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children\’s Services We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Children\’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a pivotal role supporting the development and delivery of high-quality social work practice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and model effective, restorative social work practice across the team Manage a complex caseload involving safeguarding, looked after children, and adoption Provide guidance, support, and development for social workers and less experienced colleagues Contribute to group supervision, practice development, and quality assurance Drive high standards and continuous improvement in service delivery Essential Experience: Extensive experience working with children and young people in statutory settings Proven ability to deliver strong outcomes in safeguarding and child protection Demonstrated success in leading and improving practice standards Understanding and application of relevant legislation, policy, and frameworks Desirable Experience: Supporting the development of ASYE social workers or students Contributing to or delivering staff training and supervision Key Skills and Attributes: Strong child-focused approach and commitment to best outcomes Emotional resilience and ability to perform effectively during change Constructive and reflective approach to personal and team development Ability to challenge poor practice and support performance improvement Additional Requirements: Enhanced DBS check (including barred list checks if applicable) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding