Advanced Practitioner

PERMANENT POST*

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council are looking for a committed and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Children and Young Persons Team. This role is perfect for a qualified social worker ready to take the next step in their career, championing best practices and leading by example. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will take on complex cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the development of high-quality services that make a real difference to children, young people, and their families.

Responsibilities

Lead on complex cases, providing expert guidance and support to team members.
Build effective relationships with children, families, and partners to promote positive outcomes.
Ensure statutory responsibilities and quality standards are consistently met.
Provide professional supervision, coaching, and mentoring for less experienced staff and students.
Promote and lead practice development, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
Maintain accurate records and use data to inform and improve practices.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to assess and meet the needs of service users.

Requirements

Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or equivalent and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in statutory children's social work, with evidence of supervision and mentoring.
Skills: Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of legal and policy frameworks, including safeguarding, assessment, and risk management.
A commitment to reflective practice and professional development.

Welcome Payments

£1,000 upon signing the contract.
£1,000 after 18 months of service.
£1,000 upon completing 36 months of service.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350