Overview
The Newark Family Support and Safeguarding team are looking for an experienced social worker to join the team for a 12 month temporary contract as an Advanced Practitioner. The team is based at Thoresby House, SEV and is made up of Social workers, Early Help Case Managers, Family Support workers, Woman's Aid worker and CGL (Drugs and alcohol). You will be working alongside another AP and the Team Managers to support the team, improve practice and outcomes for families. You will have allocations of your own and work as a co-worker with others as a support. You will also provide supervision to some team members such as the Family Support workers.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Key Details
* Location: Thoresby House, Ollerton, NG22 9FF
* Working arrangements: Hybrid
* Type of vacancy: Fixed Term
* Duration: 12 months
* Hours per week: 37
* Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum
* Number of posts: 1
* Interview date: TBC
* Closing date: 10 September 2025 23:55
Responsibilities
* Join and support the Newark Family Support and Safeguarding team as an Advanced Practitioner, working to improve practice and outcomes for families.
* Work alongside another Advanced Practitioner and Team Managers; have allocations of your own and collaborate as a co-worker with others.
* Provide supervision to team members such as Family Support workers where appropriate.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experienced social worker
* Appointment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
* Disability Confident Leader Organisation accreditation and Equalities Act considerations
Nottinghamshire County Council links: job description / person specification references Advanced Practitioner JDPS.pdf – 171KB
Job Description / Person Specification and Competency Framework information relevant to this role (Tier 6).
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