Advanced Practitioner

Salary

£45,529 - £50,908 per annum

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

6

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Sir John Robinson Way, Arnold, NG5 6DA

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Advanced Practitioner JDPS.pdf – 181KB Competency FrameworkTier 6

Number of posts

1

Interview date

27 October 2026 Closing Date 22 October 2026 23:55 The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in empowering our staff and supporting them to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Join us in our mission to create a thriving environment for everyone.

The Gedling Family Support and Safeguarding team is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to cover maternity leave for the next six months. This role is perfect for a qualified social worker with a passion for helping children in need of protection and their families. If you have a social work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and at least three years of post-qualification experience in statutory children's social work, we want to hear from you!

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:

• Work closely with children and families in need of support.
• Provide professional supervision and leadership to colleagues.
• Collaborate with the team manager to ensure effective service delivery.
• Assist in completing assessments and planning for children's safety and care.
• Support colleagues in their professional development and case management.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in statutory children's social work.
• Expertise in complex casework and assessments, including court-related work.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring other social workers.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• A positive, can-do attitude that inspires others.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community! If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today and join us in making Nottinghamshire a better place for everyone.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Maureen Ward on 01158040057 or by email maureen1.ward@nottscc.gov.uk.This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.