Senior Practitioner

• Location: Gloucestershire (Gloucester)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children with Disabilities team in Gloucestershire. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional services and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with complex needs. As a resilient and driven professional, you will manage a protected caseload and contribute to our vision for children’s services. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team during a period of transformation and expansion.

• Manage a protected caseload of children and young people with disabilities, ensuring the best outcomes.
• Lead quality control and improvement activities within the team and across the service.
• Support performance activities and provide supervision and management oversight.
• Mentor Trainee Social Workers on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) within the team.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure accurate assessments of need and effective support plans.
• Drive forward the transformation and expansion of the teams to improve children’s life chances.

• Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• UK-based statutory social work experience.
• Completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012.
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance.
• Experience at Senior Social Worker level.

• Annual retention payment of £2,000*.
• Relocation package of £8,000.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Supportive working environment with regular supervision.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Occupational Health service.
• Employee discount and cycle to work schemes.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme.
• Links to employee networks and career development opportunities.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

To apply for this Advanced Practitioner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.