Advanced Practitioner - Looked After Children

Advanced Practitioner – Looked After Children

UK | £37 per hour | ⏱️ Contract Opportunity

Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

We’re recruiting an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Looked After Children (LAC) Team, offering a great opportunity to combine hands-on casework with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Why this role stands out

* £37 per hour – competitive rate for senior-level role

* Ongoing contract with strong extension potential

* Immediate / quick start available

* Supportive management within an established service

* Opportunity to step into leadership without leaving practice

The Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in supporting children in care, ensuring they receive consistent, high-quality support and positive outcomes.

You’ll also act as a practice lead within the team, offering guidance to less experienced social workers while managing a complex caseload.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a caseload of Looked After Children

* Lead on complex cases and care planning

* Support permanency planning, including long-term placements and adoption pathways

* Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff

* Contribute to quality assurance and best practice development

* Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners

* Attend and lead reviews, strategy meetings, and case conferences

* Ensure accurate and timely case recording

✅ What we’re looking for

* Qualified Social Worker

* Significant experience within Looked After Children / Children in Care teams

* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and care planning legislation

* Experience supporting or mentoring other Social Workers

* Ability to manage complex cases with confidence

* Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why candidates apply to roles like this

This is ideal for Social Workers who:

* Want to progress into a senior role without going fully management

* Enjoy supporting and developing others

* Are confident working with complex LAC cases

* Want a well-paid contract with real impact

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to find out more — interviews are being arranged quickly and strong candidates won’t stay on the market for long