Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services

Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services 📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract Ready to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice? We’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence. 💡 Why this role stands out * 💰 £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role * 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential * 🚀 Immediate / quick start available * 🤝 Supportive team with a strong learning culture * 📈 Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility 🧩 The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work: * Child & Family Assessments * Child in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Care Proceedings through to permanence You’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work. 🔍 Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work * Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers * Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning * Practice using a restorative, relationship-based approach * Engage directly with children using child-centred practice * Promote family-led decision making to reduce risk and improve outcomes * Produce clear, analytical, and high-standard written work * Work collaboratively within a busy, supportive team environment * Contribute to team learning and development culture ✅ What we’re looking for * Qualified Social Worker * Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams * Strong background across CIN, CP, and court work * Confident managing complex cases as lead practitioner * Excellent analytical and assessment skills * High standard of report writing and case recording * Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment * Strong relationship-building skills with children and families 🎯 Why candidates apply to roles like this This is ideal for Social Workers who: * Want to step up into advanced practice without moving into management * Enjoy complex, meaningful casework * Are passionate about relationship-based and restorative practice * Want a well-paid contract with real influence on outcomes 📩 Interested? Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being scheduled quickly and strong candidates won’t stay available for long