Children's Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding & Care Planning

• Annual Salary: £44,428 - £48,474
• Location: Oldham
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Safeguarding team. This role is ideal for candidates looking for career progression and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that focuses on developing our team members.

• Manage a complex caseload with significant skill and experience in front-line social work.
• Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
• Mentor, guide, and develop less experienced social workers, contributing to a highly skilled and effective workforce.
• Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to focus on the quality of practice, utilising the latest research, theories, and tools to build resilience in children and young people.

• Experience at Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner level is desirable.
• Candidates ready to step up to Advanced Practitioner level are also welcome to apply.
• Significant skill and experience in front-line social work.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills to support practice development.

• Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment.
• Free town centre parking.
• Essential car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees.
• Generous relocation package of up to £8,000.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, increasing after 5 and 10 years’ service.
• Attractive pension scheme with a market-leading AVC option for additional retirement savings.
• Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme.
• Hybrid working.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Quality supervision and a comprehensive learning and development programme.

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