Advanced Practitioner; Children in Care

Advanced Practitioner (Children in Care)

Location: Gloucester

Salary: 48,226 - 51,356 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 11/01/2026

Job Requisition Number: 11004

Job Share: Open

• Annual retention payment of £2,000*
• Relocation policy of £8,000**
• Welcome payment of £4,000*
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Family‑friendly policies and benefits
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free confidential counselling and advice available 24 hours online and by telephone
• In‑house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT) and the Young Employees Network
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Access to the Social Work Academy
• Paid SWE registration renewal

* Interviews scheduled in person at Shire Hall on 22 January 2026.

* Welcome payments and retention payments subject to normal tax and national insurance deductions.

** Terms and conditions apply.

Right child right support right time every time. In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as “Good with Outstanding elements.” Ofsted said leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with clear bottom lines set out.

This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive.

As an Advanced Practitioner you will be instrumental in delivering a first‑class service which will deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. You will be a resilient, driven individual who can play your part in making our vision for children’s services a reality. Taking on a protected caseload you will work to create the best outcomes for children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances.

You will lead in promoting and supporting quality control and improvement activities within the team and across the service, and support performance activities. Your role will include providing practice and development support for Trainee Social Workers on placement and Non‑Qualified Social Workers within the team. You will also support the team manager in supporting the five Social Workers within the team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Social Work England registration
• Recognised qualification in Social Work
• Passed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive
• DBS clearance (Adults and Children’s Enhanced)

To discuss this role informally you can email, or alternatively please apply before the closing date. Interviews are scheduled in person at Shire Hall on 22 January 2026. The job profile is available for review below.

This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Gloucestershire County Council wants to be an employer of choice attracting and retaining excellent people to serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise is an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement under the Immigration Act 2016 that anyone appointed to a customer‑facing role must demonstrate fluent English for all spoken aspects of the role.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of roles, allowing teams to work in a mix of remote and office work.

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