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 About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire 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, ..... full job details .....