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 ...