Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Advanced Practitioner to support our children and families in an Out of Hours role.
At the heart of this role is our Heartof Support Practice Approach, underpinned by the 5 C’s – Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration, Conversation and Courage. These values are the golden thread in how we work with children, families and each other. You will champion the Heart of Support and play a pivotal role in embedding systemic practice across the service.
If you’re looking for a role where your leadership can spark real change, this is it.
You will be supported by the Team Manager for the Out of Hours service with a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and regular supervision to help you reach your full potential.
About You
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to support children and families in Tameside outside of core working hours. When children and families need support outside the 9–5, our Out of Hours Team steps in. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be the senior decision‑maker on shift, providing expert guidance, high‑quality assessments, and calm leadership during fast‑moving and often complex situations.
You will hold responsibility for safeguarding decisions, managing risk, and ensuring that children receive the right intervention at the right time. This is a role for someone who thrives under pressure, thinks clearly in crisis, and brings both compassion and authority to every interaction.
- Is passionate about high‑quality, child‑centred practice and improving outcomes
- Can champion and embed the Heart of Support Practice Approach and the 5 C’s
- Is able to undertake urgent assessments where children may be at immediate risk of harm
- Can work collaboratively with police, health and other emergency services
- Inspires others, builds strong relationships and influences across services
- Is reflective, resilient and able to respond to emerging priorities
If you want to help shape practice, culture and learning across Children’s Services, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Heart of Support Practice Approach
- Compassion understanding the lived experiences of children and families.
- Curiosity asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.
- Collaboration working together across services to deliver joined‑up support.
- Conversation listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.
- Courage leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:
- Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
- Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
- Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
For further information about this role please contact Alice Kasperowicz, Service Lead for Families Valued on 0161 342 2945 or email alice.kasperowicz@tameside.gov.uk
