Advanced Practitioner

Position: Advanced Practitioner Location: Northumberland County CouncilNorthumberland County Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Safeguarding service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker ready to step into a senior role and help shape safe and positive outcomes for children and families across the county.About the RoleAs an Advanced Practitioner, you will carry a complex caseload and demonstrate exemplary practice in situations requiring high levels of autonomy and professional judgement. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children through robust assessment, planning and intervention.Key Responsibilities* Manage a caseload involving complex and sensitive cases, requiring in-depth knowledge and advanced practice.* Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced social workers within the team.* Offer direct supervision to team members as delegated by the Team Manager.* Chair key meetings within the Signs of Safety framework, such as Child in Need Reviews and Initial Core Groups.* Work within current legislation and the procedural framework of Northumberland County Council.* Collaborate with service users, their families, and multi-agency partners to assess needs and develop support plans.* Act as a Practice Educator, supervising and supporting student social work p...

Created: 2025-07-26