Advanced Practitioner

North East Ambition; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government authority in Northumberland seeks an Advanced Practitioner to lead social work teams and support children and families in need. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification and a passion for safeguarding children. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £49,282, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and access to a pension scheme. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Passion for safeguarding children.
• Ability to manage case loads effectively.
• Experience with Signs of Safety model.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the social work team.
• Provide guidance in working with children and families.
• Role model good practice in social work.

Skills

Social work skills

Safeguarding children

Leading teams

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

### Advanced Practitioner##### Job SummaryContract Type:PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timeAdvert Start Date:16/12/2025Advert End Date:04/01/2026 00:00Salary:£45091 - 49282Hours per week:37Job Category:Social Work - Children ServiceVacancy ID:289886Employment Location:County Hall MORPETH, United KingdomPost Number:ncc/TP/80/2547/NPNumber of posts:1Closing date:4 Jan##### Further InformationNow is the time to come! The role of Advanced Practitioner in Northumberland is developing to support career progression and recognize the skill and experience you have. You could be part of this. Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority, with strong and effective management and leadership (Ofsted reported!). Known for being supportive of staff and with a strong ethos for flexibility, working in Northumberland Children's Services is like having a second family (so say our staff). The role of Advanced Practitioner is to lead the way, role model good practice and offer guidance and support to the social work team in working with children and families in need and in crisis. We are looking for a social worker with a passion for safeguarding children who can manage case load whilst offering support to their line manager, a real opportunity to develop you social work skills further! Essential Car User allowance A competitive salary of up to £49,282 (dependent on experience) A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments A generous Pension scheme A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years service Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support Hybrid working Access to car lease scheme following the probation period Free parking at council offices We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email [e-mail] or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.##### Enter your email address