At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert guidance and high-quality assessments during out of hours shifts.
- Company: Tameside Council is dedicated to safeguarding children and families in the community.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £46,142 to £50,269 with a professional bar at £48,226.
- Other info: This role is based at Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working under pressure.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 6 professional qualification and 2 years post-qualification experience.
The predicted salary is between 46142 - 50269 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 39 - £50,269 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £48,226
Hours Per Week: 36
Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BH and other locations
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to support children and families in an Out of Hours role. At the heart of this role is the Heart of Support Practice Approach, underpinned by the 5 C’s – Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration, Conversation and Courage. You will champion this and play a pivotal role in embedding systemic practice across the service. 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 role requires thriving under pressure, thinking clearly in crisis, and bringing both compassion and authority to every interaction.
About You
We’re looking for experienced Social Workers to support children and families outside of core working hours. You will be the senior decision‑maker on shift, providing expert guidance and high‑quality assessments. We’re looking for someone who:
- 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
Additional requirements:
- Relevant professional qualification for the role at Level 6 or above
- Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in the role
- Maintained membership of a regulated body where required to practice in the role
- Professional standards practised to the highest expected level
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 a designated customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are a registered disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
For further information about this role please contact Alice Kasperowicz, Service Lead for Families, 0161 342 2945 or email alice.kasperowicz@tameside.gov.uk.
Senior Practitioner (Out of Hours Team) employer: Tameside Council
Tameside Council offers a competitive salary and is committed to safeguarding children. Located in Ashton-under-Lyne, the team focuses on high-quality, child-centred practice. They are a registered disability confident employer, ensuring reasonable adjustments are made as needed.
