Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services
CV-LibraryLeeds, West YorkshiretemporaryPosted: 1 May 2026
Apply NowAdvanced Practitioner – Children’s Services
📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract
Ready to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice?
We’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence.
💡 Why this role stands out
* 💰 £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role
* 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential
* 🚀 Immediate / quick start available
* 🤝 Supportive team with a strong learning culture
* 📈 Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility
🧩 The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work:
* Child & Family Assessments
* Child in Need (CIN)
* Child Protection (CP)
* Care Proceedings through to permanence
You’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work
* Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers
* Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning
* Practice using a restorative, relationship-based approach
* Engage directly with children using child-centred practice
* Promote family-led decision making to reduce risk and improve outcomes
* Produce clear, analytical, and high-standard written work
* Work collaboratively within a busy, supportive team environment
* Contribute to team learning and development culture
✅ What we’re looking for
* Qualified Social Worker
* Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams
* Strong background across CIN, CP, and court work
* Confident managing complex cases as lead practitioner
* Excellent analytical and assessment skills
* High standard of report writing and case recording
* Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
* Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
🎯 Why candidates apply to roles like this
This is ideal for Social Workers who:
* Want to step up into advanced practice without moving into management
* Enjoy complex, meaningful casework
* Are passionate about relationship-based and restorative practice
* Want a well-paid contract with real influence on outcomes
📩 Interested?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being scheduled quickly and strong candidates won’t stay available for long
📍 UK | 💰 £37 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract
Ready to step into a senior frontline role where you can lead on complex cases and influence practice?
We’re recruiting experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a busy but supportive Children’s Services team, working across the full safeguarding journey — from assessment through to permanence.
💡 Why this role stands out
* 💰 £37 per hour – strong rate for advanced-level role
* 📄 Ongoing contract with excellent extension potential
* 🚀 Immediate / quick start available
* 🤝 Supportive team with a strong learning culture
* 📈 Opportunity to lead practice without line management responsibility
🧩 The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload covering the full spectrum of statutory work:
* Child & Family Assessments
* Child in Need (CIN)
* Child Protection (CP)
* Care Proceedings through to permanence
You’ll act as a lead worker on more complex cases, supporting best practice across the team while continuing to deliver high-quality direct work.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload across assessment, safeguarding, and court work
* Lead on complex cases, working alongside other Social Workers
* Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning
* Practice using a restorative, relationship-based approach
* Engage directly with children using child-centred practice
* Promote family-led decision making to reduce risk and improve outcomes
* Produce clear, analytical, and high-standard written work
* Work collaboratively within a busy, supportive team environment
* Contribute to team learning and development culture
✅ What we’re looking for
* Qualified Social Worker
* Significant experience within Children’s Safeguarding teams
* Strong background across CIN, CP, and court work
* Confident managing complex cases as lead practitioner
* Excellent analytical and assessment skills
* High standard of report writing and case recording
* Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
* Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
🎯 Why candidates apply to roles like this
This is ideal for Social Workers who:
* Want to step up into advanced practice without moving into management
* Enjoy complex, meaningful casework
* Are passionate about relationship-based and restorative practice
* Want a well-paid contract with real influence on outcomes
📩 Interested?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being scheduled quickly and strong candidates won’t stay available for long