Advanced Practitioner – Looked After Children
📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Contract Opportunity
Ready to take the next step in your social work career?
We’re recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Looked After Children (LAC) Team, offering a great opportunity to combine hands-on casework with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
💡 Why this role stands out
* 💰 £37 per hour – competitive rate for senior-level role
* 📄 Ongoing contract with strong extension potential
* 🚀 Immediate / quick start available
* 🤝 Supportive management within an established service
* 📈 Opportunity to step into leadership without leaving practice
🧩 The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in supporting children in care, ensuring they receive consistent, high-quality support and positive outcomes.
You’ll also act as a practice lead within the team, offering guidance to less experienced social workers while managing a complex caseload.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of Looked After Children
* Lead on complex cases and care planning
* Support permanency planning, including long-term placements and adoption pathways
* Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff
* Contribute to quality assurance and best practice development
* Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners
* Attend and lead reviews, strategy meetings, and case conferences
* Ensure accurate and timely case recording
✅ What we’re looking for
* Qualified Social Worker
* Significant experience within Looked After Children / Children in Care teams
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and care planning legislation
* Experience supporting or mentoring other Social Workers
* Ability to manage complex cases with confidence
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
🎯 Why candidates apply to roles like this
This is ideal for Social Workers who:
* Want to progress into a senior role without going fully management
* Enjoy supporting and developing others
* Are confident working with complex LAC cases
* Want a well-paid contract with real impact
📩 Interested?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being arranged quickly and strong candidates won’t stay on the market for long