Advanced Practitioner
️ Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Team Leeds, West Yorkshire
£35 per hour (agency role)
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Work Advanced Practitioner committed to safeguarding children and supporting families? Join a high-performing Child Protection Team in West Yorkshire, where your skills will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and make a lasting difference.
About the Role
This is a challenging yet rewarding role where you’ll work with children and families at risk, helping to ensure they are safe, supported, and empowered.
You will:
1. Hold a complex caseload within Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and court proceedings
2. Carry out Section 47 enquiries and prepare cases for Initial Child Protection Conferences
3. Lead on Child & Family Assessments, with a strong emphasis on early planning for permanence
4. Work directly with children and their families using evidence-based tools
5. Collaborate with partner agencies (health, education, police) to deliver joined-up support
6. Contribute to sustainable, positive outcomes through robust planning and meaningful engagement
You’ll also work closely with Integrated Prevention and Early Help services to promote local, community-based solutions once statutory intervention is no longer needed.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and compassionate professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to excellence in safeguarding.
You must have:
7. A degree in Social Work (or equivalent: DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
8. Registration with Social Work England
9. Enhanced DBS check (clean)
10. Access to a vehicle for travel across the locality
11. Minimum 4 years post-qualified experience working with children and families
12. Strong background in Child Protection, Children in Need, and Court work
13. Experience supporting families through pre-proceedings and public law proceedings
14. In-depth understanding of legislation, policies, and safeguarding frameworks
15. Proven ability to carry out direct work with children and families
16. Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills
17. Confidence in multi-agency working and professional decision-making
18. A flexible, creative, and reflective approach to practice
Key Responsibilities
19. Conduct full assessments of risk and need in line with statutory requirements
20. Develop and manage effective care and protection plans
21. Maintain a manageable caseload with regular case reviews
22. Ensure the voices of children are central to all assessments and plans
23. Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to achieve the best outcomes
24. Offer support to students and less experienced practitioners as needed
Why Join Pertemps?
Working as an agency Social Worker through Pertemps offers you:
25. A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
26. An easy and efficient registration process
27. Ongoing compliance and career support
28. Reliable weekly payroll
29. Access to exclusive referral bonuses and incentives
Easily Commutable From: Oldham, Trafford, Bury, Bolton, Preston, Blackpool, Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Bradford, Manchester, Sheffield, Doncaster, and many surrounding areas across West Yorkshire and the North West.
Other Opportunities, We recruit across the full spectrum of Qualified Social Work roles, including:
30. IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
31. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
32. MASH, CLA, Localities, Court Work
33. Children’s and Adults’ Services
34. Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
Not looking right now? That’s okay — we offer generous referral bonuses, so feel free to share this opportunity with a friend or colleague!
Ready to protect and empower children in Leeds? Apply today and take the next step in your social work career.