Advanced Social Worker Children's

Lead Practice & Shape Outcomes - Advanced Social Worker (Children's Services)

North & Mid Team | 37 hours per week
Up to £42 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
Two Positions Available

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Advanced Social Workers to join the North & Mid Children's Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners who are ready to take on a senior practice role, influence service delivery, and support high-quality outcomes for children and adolescents.

This role is ideal for a confident professional who enjoys combining complex casework with leadership, mentoring, and practice development.

About the Role

As an Advanced Social Worker, you will work closely with the Team Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the service while maintaining a strong focus on high standards of practice.

You will hold a reduced but complex caseload, allowing you to complete in-depth assessments, support robust decision-making, and model best practice. Alongside this, you will provide guidance, supervision, and professional support to social workers and students, helping to develop skills, confidence, and consistency across the team.

The role involves leading on complex planning, risk management, and multi-agency working, including court-related work. You will play a key role in shaping practice, driving improvement, and ensuring that statutory responsibilities are met to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a reduced caseload involving complex and high-risk work

• Completing high-quality assessments, plans, and reports

• Providing mentoring, supervision, and professional guidance to colleagues and students

• Leading on complex decision-making and multi-agency collaboration

• Supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement within the team

• Working closely with the Team Manager to ensure effective service delivery

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Social Work qualification

• Registered with Social Work England

• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Services

• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

• Strong experience of multi-agency working and court proceedings

• Excellent communication, recording, and analytical skills

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, practice models, and theory

• Confidence to challenge practice constructively and lead improvements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Interested?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead high-quality practice, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via the post below and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested.