You will also model Gloucestershire's relational systemic practice model and will help promote Gloucestershire's practice standards across the team. Advanced Practitioners provide direction to team members around improving the quality of practice. This may include activities such as quality assuring an assessment or attending joint visits with social workers to support their learning.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you may provide Newly Qualified Social Workers in the team with monthly reflective supervision and undertake observations of practice; however, management of the NQSW will sit with Team Managers. You will also support Social Work students within the team.
You will have a joint lead for a particular area of practice, offering weekly consultations to practitioners from across the service to support their development in that specific area. You will work closely with the Social Work Academy through regular forums and training to ensure standardised practice across teams, bringing new learning and training opportunities to social workers.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will hold a small number of cases, ensuring dedicated time for your other duties. To learn more about this role, watch our video here: https://youtu.be/_F58gxejBqY.
At the heart of Gloucestershire's practice model, you will hold an expert role within your team, facilitating the development and delivery of complex social work practice through joint working, practice advice, guidance, and quality assurance.
Minimum Requirements:
* Social Work England/Wales registration
* Experience at Senior Social Worker level
* A recognised qualification in Social Work
* Completion of your ASYE year (if qualified after 2012)
* A full driving licence and willingness to drive
* Enhanced DBS clearance
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone in a 'customer facing role' demonstrates fluency in English.
To find out more about our Children's Services, visit: Children's Social Care Careers | Gloucestershire County Council.
Please note, all our welcome and retention payments are non-contractual, pro-rata for part-time staff, and subject to tax and NI deductions. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable number of applications are received or the vacancy is filled. Sponsorship may be considered in line with Home Office regulations and after satisfactory pre-employment checks.
References will be checked prior to interview to assess suitability to work with vulnerable children, with at least two referees required, one being your current or most recent employer and the other from a previous employer, covering the last three years of employment/education.
Application processing will be expedited by contacting referees via DocuSign; please inform them in advance.
Benefits:
* Salary between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, depending on experience
* Welcome payment up to £4,000
* Annual retention payment of £2,000
* Relocation package up to £8,000
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years
* Option to purchase 10 additional days of leave per year (pro-rata for part-time)
* Family-friendly policies and benefits
* Supportive working environment with regular supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Occupational Health services
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Access to Social Work Academy
* Paid SWE registration renewal
Our vision is: "Right child, right support, right time, every time." In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services were rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. We are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and focus on building a workforce that values and hears children and families.
Gloucestershire offers many opportunities for career development, supported by a strong Social Work Academy, systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team, and an award-winning workforce. We adopt and train all colleagues in systemic social work practice. If you are interested in working with an authority that emphasizes relational approaches and systemic change, consider a role with GCC.
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