Advanced Practitioner - Children and Families Team

Gloucestershire County Council

Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team

Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join its Children and Families Team.
You will play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting Social Workers, and ensuring high-quality practice across the service.

This role combines direct case responsibility with mentoring, guidance, and contributing to strong decision-making within the team.

• Lead on complex cases across CIN, CP, and CIC, including court work.
• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to Social Workers.
• Complete high-quality assessments and develop robust care and safety plans.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners including health, education, and police.
• Contribute to team development and promote best practice.
• Prepare detailed reports for court and multi-agency meetings.
• Ensure the child’s voice is central to all decision-making.

Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the “Three Conversations” approach.
This framework focuses on:

• Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
• Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
• Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
• Clear and transparent risk assessment
• Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
• This model supports consistent, high-quality, relationship-based practice.

Gloucestershire offers an excellent blend of countryside living and vibrant communities:

• Home to the stunning Cotswolds, perfect for outdoor activities and scenic living.
• Thriving towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering culture, shopping, and entertainment.
• Excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, and London.
• Affordable living compared to many South West regions.
• A supportive and progressive authority committed to staff development and improving outcomes for children.
• It’s a fantastic place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life.

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