Advanced Practitioner – Looked After Children
15 days ago
Leeds
Advanced Practitioner – Looked After Children UK | £37 per hour | ⏱️ Contract Opportunity Ready to take the next step in your social work career? We’re recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Looked After Children (LAC) Team, offering a great opportunity to combine hands-on casework with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Why this role stands out £37 per hour – competitive rate for senior-level role Ongoing contract with strong extension potential Immediate / quick start available Supportive management within an established service Opportunity to step into leadership without leaving practice The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in supporting children in care, ensuring they receive consistent, high-quality support and positive outcomes. You’ll also act as a practice lead within the team, offering guidance to less experienced social workers while managing a complex caseload. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, • Lead on complex cases and care planning, • Support permanency planning, including long-term placements and adoption pathways, • Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff, • Contribute to quality assurance and best practice development, • Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners, • Attend and lead reviews, strategy meetings, and case conferences, • Ensure accurate and timely case recording ✅ What we’re looking for • Qualified Social Worker, • Significant experience within Looked After Children / Children in Care teams, • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and care planning legislation, • Experience supporting or mentoring other Social Workers, • Ability to manage complex cases with confidence, • Excellent communication and leadership skills Why candidates apply to roles like this This is ideal for Social Workers who: • Want to progress into a senior role without going fully management, • Enjoy supporting and developing others, • Are confident working with complex LAC cases, • Want a well-paid contract with real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being arranged quickly and strong candidates won’t stay on the market for long