Child & Family Advanced Practitioner
Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
Pay Rate: £48,226.00 per year
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
Manage and oversee complex child and family cases, ensuring statutory duties are met.
Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and implement interventions in line with social work best practices.
Provide advanced practice expertise and support to less experienced social workers and practitioners.
Work collaboratively with families, children, and multi-agency partners to promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
Identify and manage risk, including safeguarding concerns, in a timely and effective manner.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records using IT systems and organisational processes.
Contribute to the development of service improvements, embedding evidence-based and strength-based practice.
Support and participate in audits, reviews, and inspections as required.
Person Specifications
Must-Have
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in children’s social care.
Proven experience working with children in need, child protection, or looked-after children.
Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and best practice guidance.
Ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional decisions.
Effective written, verbal, and IT communication skills.
Eligibility to work in the UK and valid NI number.
Enhanced DBS disclosure and Children’s/Adults Barred List checks.
Ability to provide 3 years of verified written references and 2 practice-based references.
Nice-to-Have
Experience providing mentorship or supervision to junior social workers.
Familiarity with local authority policies and procedures in Gloucestershire.
Experience contributing to service development, audits, or quality improvement projects.
Knowledge of integrated care approaches and multi-agency working.
Flexibility regarding notice periods and ability to start ASAP.
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