Advanced Practitioner
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£42 - £42 Hourly
Contract/Project
Gloucestershire County Council
Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join its Children and Families Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes for children.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will also support colleagues with complex cases, contribute to practice development, and help maintain high standards across the service.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases.
Complete Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding investigations.
Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings where required.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the Three Conversations Approach.
Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
Clear and transparent risk assessment and decision-making
Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
The model supports high-quality, relationship-based social work practice and positive outcomes for children.
Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work
Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of vibrant towns, beautiful countryside, and excellent connectivity:
Home to the stunning Cotswolds, offering some of the UK's most picturesque countryside.
Thriving towns including Cheltenham and Gloucester, with excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Great transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, and London.
Affordable living compared to many neighbouring South West locations.
A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to progress your social work career while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to:
For more information, call:
(phone number removed)
Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join its Children and Families Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes for children.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will also support colleagues with complex cases, contribute to practice development, and help maintain high standards across the service.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases.
Complete Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding investigations.
Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings where required.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the Three Conversations Approach.
Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
Clear and transparent risk assessment and decision-making
Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
The model supports high-quality, relationship-based social work practice and positive outcomes for children.
Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work
Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of vibrant towns, beautiful countryside, and excellent connectivity:
Home to the stunning Cotswolds, offering some of the UK's most picturesque countryside.
Thriving towns including Cheltenham and Gloucester, with excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Great transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, and London.
Affordable living compared to many neighbouring South West locations.
A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to progress your social work career while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to:
For more information, call:
(phone number removed)
Reference: 225293723
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Advanced Practitioner
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£42 - £42 Hourly
Contract/Project
Gloucestershire County Council
Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join its Children and Families Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes for children.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will also support colleagues with complex cases, contribute to practice development, and help maintain high standards across the service.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases.
Complete Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding investigations.
Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings where required.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the Three Conversations Approach.
Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
Clear and transparent risk assessment and decision-making
Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
The model supports high-quality, relationship-based social work practice and positive outcomes for children.
Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work
Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of vibrant towns, beautiful countryside, and excellent connectivity:
Home to the stunning Cotswolds, offering some of the UK's most picturesque countryside.
Thriving towns including Cheltenham and Gloucester, with excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Great transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, and London.
Affordable living compared to many neighbouring South West locations.
A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to progress your social work career while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to:
For more information, call:
(phone number removed)
Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join its Children and Families Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes for children.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will also support colleagues with complex cases, contribute to practice development, and help maintain high standards across the service.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases.
Complete Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding investigations.
Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings where required.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the Three Conversations Approach.
Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
Clear and transparent risk assessment and decision-making
Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
The model supports high-quality, relationship-based social work practice and positive outcomes for children.
Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work
Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of vibrant towns, beautiful countryside, and excellent connectivity:
Home to the stunning Cotswolds, offering some of the UK's most picturesque countryside.
Thriving towns including Cheltenham and Gloucester, with excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Great transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, and London.
Affordable living compared to many neighbouring South West locations.
A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to progress your social work career while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to:
For more information, call:
(phone number removed)
Reference: 225293723
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