Children's Advanced Practitioner – Children in Care

About the role

Our client, Oldham Council, is seeking a full‑time Children’s Advanced Practitioner to join the Children in Care team. This is a temporary, five‑day‑a‑week position for an experienced, qualified Social Worker who can take on an advanced practitioner caseload while supporting the wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a small caseload of up to 15 children and young people in local authority care, reviewing progress and developing personalised care plans.
• Provide additional support to the Team Manager and Social Workers, including students and ASYE practitioners.
• Organise and facilitate group reflective supervision and learning circles for team members.
• Chair care‑planning meetings for children and young people not directly allocated to you.
• Offer one‑to‑one advice, guidance and task‑specific support as directed by the Team Manager.

Required profile

• Qualified Social Worker with proven experience in children in care.
• Ability to manage a caseload of up to 15 children/young people and meet statutory deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of care‑planning processes and safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills listed; role focuses on professional social work expertise.

What we offer

• Dedicated one‑to‑one support from an experienced recruitment consultant.
• Referral bonus of up to £250 per successful placement.
• Double payrolls each week for timely payment.
• Placement through an APSCo‑standard agency committed to safeguarding vulnerable people.
• Equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds.