Location: Beeston Central, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1GR

Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

Hours per week: 37

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

Overview

We are looking for an Advanced Practitioner (Child and Family Social Worker) to join the Broxtowe and Rushcliffe Family Support & Safeguarding Teams. The role focuses on complex work including pre-proceedings and care proceedings. There are three social work teams in Broxtowe & Rushcliffe with a mix of experienced social workers, newly qualified social workers, social work apprentices and family support workers.

Responsibilities

• You will be the allocated social worker for a limited number of children with complex family circumstances and, under the direction of the Team Manager, will co-work and provide support to Social Workers to increase their knowledge and skills in high quality assessment, analysis and risk management.
• Advanced practitioners will have line manager responsibilities for a limited number of non-social work qualified staff and social work apprentices, and will support reflective and group supervision for other social workers. Experience mentoring or supervising others is required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a childcare social worker.
• Appointment subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Hybrid working arrangement and ability to work across teams as needed.

Additional information

• Job share scheme available for full-time posts, unless otherwise stated.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we require appropriate checks.
• Nottinghamshire County Council is a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and actively promotes equality and diversity.

Closing Date: 23 October 2025 23:55

Interview date: Week commencing 3rd November

Application notes: Not stated explicitly beyond standard DBS and safeguarding assurances; referrals may increase interview chances.

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Government Administration