Advanced Practitioner - Children's Services (Welcome to West)
📍 Hexham, Dene Park House, NE46 1HN
💷 £28.82 per hour (Umbrella)
🕒 Full-Time | Flexible Hybrid Working | Free Onsite Parking
For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - (phone number removed) g.bridgman @ (url removed)
Northumberland County Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Welcome to West Locality Children's Services Team, based in Hexham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a small, supportive team within a friendly and collaborative working environment.
🔹 About the Role:
You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality social work to children, young people, and their families. Working on a rota basis between home and office, you'll benefit from flexible working conditions and regular support through supervision and daily peer collaboration.
🔹 What We Offer:
Competitive pay of £28.82 per hour (umbrella)
Hybrid working - mix of home and office-based duties
Free onsite parking at Dene Park House
Regular supervision and peer support
Stable, close-knit team in a beautiful Northumberland setting
🔹 Your Experience:
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
Substantial experience working with children, young people, and families
Strong background in Child Protection and Safeguarding
Confidence in positive decision-making in complex cases
A collaborative approach with a track record of effective team working
SWE registration and a social work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent)
Supportive, values-driven leadership culture
For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - (phone number removed) g.bridgman @ (url removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy