Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – West Locality Team
Location: Hexham
Pay Rate: £29.57 per hour
About the Role:
Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join a small, supportive Children’s Services team in Hexham, Northumberland. This is a 10-month maternity cover position with the potential to apply for other roles within the council at the end of the contract.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will manage a complex caseload within the area of children’s safeguarding, demonstrating exemplary practice and leadership. You will play a key role in supporting less experienced colleagues, contributing to a culture of learning and high-quality service delivery.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will,
1. Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, ensuring high standards of safeguarding and care planning.
2. Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to less experienced social workers within the team.
3. Offer direct supervision to staff as directed by the Team Manager.
4. Act as a Practice Educator, supervising student placements and supporting their development.
5. Chair meetings under the Signs of Safety framework, including Child in Need (CIN) Reviews and Initial Core Groups.
6. Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to assess needs and deliver effective interventions.
7. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Northumberland County Council’s policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
8. Participate in regular supervision and contribute to the reflective learning culture of the team.
9. Promote and model best practice in safeguarding and permanency planning.
Benefits:
10. Support from senior members of staff
11. Great location with public transport links
12. Competitive rate of pay
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
13. Social Work England registration
14. Eligible to work in the UK
15. Hold a full UK driving licence
16. Post-qualified experience
17. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
18. Free DBS and compliance service
19. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
20. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
21. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
22. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
23. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
24. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
25. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *