Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team Location: Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract: Full-Time, Locum Description Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our Children and Families Team in Gloucester as an Advanced Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and inspire within a dynamic team, helping to deliver high-quality services that improve the lives of children, young people, and families. You will take on a protected caseload, working with children with complex needs, risks, and circumstances, while also playing a key role in quality control, service improvement, and performance support. We operate a hybrid working model – staff work in the office for visits, duty services, and team collaboration, while administrative tasks can be completed remotely. New team members will be expected to spend more time in the office initially to foster team cohesion and stability. Responsibilities Hold a protected caseload of children with complex and challenging needs. Support the team in delivering high-quality interventions and services for children and families. Promote and lead quality improvement activities within the team and across the service. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to less experienced social workers. Ensure best practices in safeguarding, assessment, ...