Overview

Advanced Practitioner – Qualified Social Worker
Safe and Supported Team
North East
£34 per hour
Hybrid & Flexible Working

Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker ready to step into an Advanced Practitioner role? Join a high-impact Safe and Supported Team in the North East, where you'll lead complex work, drive quality practice, and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

About the Role

In this key role, you’ll deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice with children and families who are vulnerable or in crisis. You’ll support children in need, those at risk of harm, or in care, using strength-based, trauma-informed approaches.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility alongside a commitment to collaborative, face-to-face work within the local authority setting.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll:

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and safety
• Develop and implement robust, person-centred care plans
• Lead work across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children Looked After (CLA)
• Engage children, families, and professionals to build trust and sustainable support plans
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced colleagues or students
• Maintain detailed, high-quality records and prepare reports for decision-making and court where necessary

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking someone who brings both experience and leadership to their practice. The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• 4+ years post-qualified, with significant experience in children’s services
• Skilled in risk assessment, care planning, and safeguarding interventions
• Confident working in a multi-agency setting
• Emotionally resilient and reflective in their approach
• An excellent communicator and advocate for children and families
• Familiar with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local authority procedures

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Join a progressive and outcome-focused team
• Lead meaningful practice that protects children and promotes family strengths
• Access professional development, reflective supervision, and peer learning
• Work flexibly with a supportive management team that values your expertise

Why Work With Pertemps?

This agency opportunity gives you access to:

• A dedicated recruitment consultant with expert market knowledge
• Simple, efficient registration
• Reliable weekly payroll
• Ongoing compliance and career support
• Referral bonuses and exclusive incentives

Ideal for Candidates Based In

Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Scarborough, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Eston, Loftus, and surrounding areas.

Not the Right Fit?

We’re also recruiting for:

• IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
• MASH
• CLA & Fostering
• Children in Need / Child Protection
• Adult Social Work
• Service Managers & Team Leaders

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