Advanced Practitioner - Social Work Academy
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£42 - £42 Hourly
Temporary
About The Role
Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Social Work Academy, supporting the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who enjoys developing others, promoting best practice, and strengthening the future workforce within Children's Services.
Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House
£42 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner within the Social Work Academy, you will play a key role in supporting and developing social workers at the beginning of their careers. Through coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance, you will help practitioners build confidence, strengthen their practice, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers through their professional development journey.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision to enhance practice skills and confidence.
Promote high standards of social work practice across Children's Services.
Assist practitioners in applying legislation, policies, and best practice frameworks effectively.
Support learning and development initiatives within the Social Work Academy.
Encourage reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Work collaboratively with managers and service leaders to identify development needs and learning opportunities.
Contribute to the recruitment, retention, and progression of social workers within the organisation.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Significant experience working within Children's Social Care.
Experience supporting, mentoring, supervising, or developing social workers.
Strong knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding procedures, and practice frameworks.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to inspire confidence, promote learning, and support professional growth.
What's on Offer?
£42 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid working - 3 days per week at Sand Martin House
Opportunity to shape and develop the next generation of Social Workers
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Initial contract with potential for extension
If you're passionate about developing social work professionals and driving high-quality practice, we'd love to hear from you
Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Social Work Academy, supporting the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who enjoys developing others, promoting best practice, and strengthening the future workforce within Children's Services.
Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House
£42 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner within the Social Work Academy, you will play a key role in supporting and developing social workers at the beginning of their careers. Through coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance, you will help practitioners build confidence, strengthen their practice, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers through their professional development journey.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision to enhance practice skills and confidence.
Promote high standards of social work practice across Children's Services.
Assist practitioners in applying legislation, policies, and best practice frameworks effectively.
Support learning and development initiatives within the Social Work Academy.
Encourage reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Work collaboratively with managers and service leaders to identify development needs and learning opportunities.
Contribute to the recruitment, retention, and progression of social workers within the organisation.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Significant experience working within Children's Social Care.
Experience supporting, mentoring, supervising, or developing social workers.
Strong knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding procedures, and practice frameworks.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to inspire confidence, promote learning, and support professional growth.
What's on Offer?
£42 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid working - 3 days per week at Sand Martin House
Opportunity to shape and develop the next generation of Social Workers
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Initial contract with potential for extension
If you're passionate about developing social work professionals and driving high-quality practice, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225365429
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113552439
Advanced Practitioner - Social Work Academy
Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£42 - £42 Hourly
Temporary
About The Role
Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Social Work Academy, supporting the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who enjoys developing others, promoting best practice, and strengthening the future workforce within Children's Services.
Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House
£42 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner within the Social Work Academy, you will play a key role in supporting and developing social workers at the beginning of their careers. Through coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance, you will help practitioners build confidence, strengthen their practice, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers through their professional development journey.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision to enhance practice skills and confidence.
Promote high standards of social work practice across Children's Services.
Assist practitioners in applying legislation, policies, and best practice frameworks effectively.
Support learning and development initiatives within the Social Work Academy.
Encourage reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Work collaboratively with managers and service leaders to identify development needs and learning opportunities.
Contribute to the recruitment, retention, and progression of social workers within the organisation.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Significant experience working within Children's Social Care.
Experience supporting, mentoring, supervising, or developing social workers.
Strong knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding procedures, and practice frameworks.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to inspire confidence, promote learning, and support professional growth.
What's on Offer?
£42 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid working - 3 days per week at Sand Martin House
Opportunity to shape and develop the next generation of Social Workers
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Initial contract with potential for extension
If you're passionate about developing social work professionals and driving high-quality practice, we'd love to hear from you
Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Social Work Academy, supporting the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who enjoys developing others, promoting best practice, and strengthening the future workforce within Children's Services.
Peterborough City Council - Sand Martin House
£42 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office
The Role
As an Advanced Practitioner within the Social Work Academy, you will play a key role in supporting and developing social workers at the beginning of their careers. Through coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance, you will help practitioners build confidence, strengthen their practice, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Support Newly Qualified Social Workers and Early Career Social Workers through their professional development journey.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision to enhance practice skills and confidence.
Promote high standards of social work practice across Children's Services.
Assist practitioners in applying legislation, policies, and best practice frameworks effectively.
Support learning and development initiatives within the Social Work Academy.
Encourage reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Work collaboratively with managers and service leaders to identify development needs and learning opportunities.
Contribute to the recruitment, retention, and progression of social workers within the organisation.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Significant experience working within Children's Social Care.
Experience supporting, mentoring, supervising, or developing social workers.
Strong knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding procedures, and practice frameworks.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to inspire confidence, promote learning, and support professional growth.
What's on Offer?
£42 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid working - 3 days per week at Sand Martin House
Opportunity to shape and develop the next generation of Social Workers
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Initial contract with potential for extension
If you're passionate about developing social work professionals and driving high-quality practice, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225365429
Share this job:
Alert me to jobs like this:
Amplify your job search:
Expert career advice
Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.
Visit Blog