https://jobs.co.uk/job/advanced-practitioner-children-in-care-randstad-care--87960907-4ac4-4251-9534-245a6cd5a3d6 RSS feed for Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care at Randstad Care. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:25:44 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/advanced-practitioner-children-in-care-randstad-care--87960907-4ac4-4251-9534-245a6cd5a3d6 https://jobs.co.uk/job/advanced-practitioner-children-in-care-randstad-care--87960907-4ac4-4251-9534-245a6cd5a3d6 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:29 GMT Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne | Salary: 34.45-34.45 Hourly | Type: Contract | Advanced Practitioner - Children''s Services Location: Newcastle (Partnership House)Pay Rate: £34.45 per hourTeam: Children in Care Contract: Temporary / ExternalAbout the RoleAre you a highly skilled Social Worker looking to influence practice without the pressure of a dedicated caseload?Newcastle Council is seeking a motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children in Care Reunification Team. This is a non-caseholding role focused on practice development, mentoring colleagues, and completing high-quality, specialist reunification assessments to ensure children can safely return to their families or transition out of care orders.Key ResponsibilitiesSpecialist Assessments: Complete and oversee complex assessments, including Parenting, Placement with Parents, Capacity to Protect, Sibling Attachment, and Special Guardianship assessments.Court Work: Assist with the preparation of court work and the discharge of care orders, including writing high-quality reports and giving evidence in court when required.Mentoring and Leadership: Act as a mentor to social workers, helping build their confidence, skills, and consistency in assessment work and risk management.Strategic Impact: Play ... Contract