Advanced Children Practitioner

Lincolnshire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 40 - 40

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Advanced Practitioner Childrens Social Care (G10) required for Lincolnshire County Council on a 26-week temporary contract (maternity cover).

This role sits within Childrens Services and focuses on safeguarding assessment and statutory case management under CIN CP and legal frameworks.

The post operates on a three-week duty rota (one week on duty office-based two weeks hybrid). The successful candidate will manage complex cases complete Child and Family Assessments and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded effectively.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Undertake Child and Family Assessments where safeguarding concerns have been raised

Manage and progress cases within Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) frameworks

Lead and contribute to strategy discussions core groups and child protection conferences

Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to ensure effective safeguarding planning

Undertake enquiries and direct work with families to ensure children are cared for safely

Manage cases within both Private and Public Law proceedings

Prepare high-quality assessments reports and court statements

Carry a caseload including complex and high-risk cases

Participate in a three-week duty rota (one week on duty office-based; two weeks off duty hybrid)

Maintain accurate case recording in line with statutory requirements and local authority standards

Skills/Experience:

Significant post-qualifying experience within Childrens Services.

Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience.

Experience managing CIN and CP plans.

Experience of Private and Public Law proceedings.

Ability to complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments.

Confident in court work and report writing.

Strong multi-agency working skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Ability to manage a busy and demanding caseload.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 06/03/2026.

Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).

Registered with Social Work England.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Enhanced DBS.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

40.00 per hour Limited/Umbrella.

Office Requirement: One week in three fully office-based (duty week) two weeks hybrid.

Required Skills:

Significant post-qualifying experience within Childrens Services. Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience. Experience managing CIN and CP plans. Experience of Private and Public Law proceedings. Ability to complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments. Confident in court work and report writing. Strong multi-agency working skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to manage a busy and demanding caseload.

Required Education:

Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).Registered with Social Work UK driving licence and access to a DBS.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Advanced Practitioner Childrens Social Care (G10) required for Lincolnshire County Council on a 26-week temporary contract (maternity cover). This role sits within Childrens Services and focuses on safeguarding assessment and statutory case mana...