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Children's Advanced Practitioner - Children & Families

Reed
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Salary

£46,731 - £49,764 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Children and Families Advanced Practitioner position is available in Gloucestershire with a salary range of £46,731 to £49,764 per annum.
  • This permanent, full-time role requires experience at a Senior Social Worker level or higher, along with a recognized qualification in Social Work.
  • The practitioner will manage a caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex needs, while also supervising Trainee and Newly Qualified Social Workers.
  • Key responsibilities include risk assessment, direct work with families, and promoting quality control within the service.
  • The role offers benefits such as a £2,000 annual retention payment, a £4,000 welcome payment, flexible working options, and up to 30.5 days of annual leave after 5 years.
Children and Families Advanced Practitioner
  • Location: Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Gloucester)
  • Salary: £46,731 - £49,764 per annum
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Hours: 37 per week

We are seeking a dedicated Children and Families Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Assessment teams across Gloucestershire. This role is crucial in supporting families and communities to ensure every child has the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, especially those who need more help.

About the Role

As a Children and Families Advanced Practitioner, you will:

  • Be the allocated Advanced Social Work Practitioner for a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex needs, risks, and circumstances.
  • Provide supervision and management oversight for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers within the team.
  • Lead in promoting, supporting, and addressing quality control, assurance, and improvement activities across the service.
  • Manage a protected caseload, undertaking direct work with children, young people, and their families to build resilience and deliver improved outcomes.
  • Risk assess and review plans to ensure long-term safety and wellbeing for children and young people.
  • Establish effective and collaborative relationships with team managers to maintain consistency in social work practice and performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
  • Experience at a Senior Social Worker level or higher.
  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and completion of ASYE year (if qualified after 2012).
  • A full driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Enhanced DBS clearance.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and mentor less experienced staff.
Benefits
  • Annual salary between £46,731 and £49,764, depending on experience.
  • Annual retention payment of £2,000 and a welcome payment of £4,000.
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities, including the option for part-time hours.
  • 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Family-friendly policies, employee discount scheme, and opportunities for career development.
How to Apply

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.