Job Description / Person Specification

We are looking for an Advanced Practitioner (Child and Family Social Worker). The post is based in the Broxtowe and Rushcliffe Family Support & Safeguarding Teams, focusing on complex work including pre-proceedings and care proceedings. There are 3 social work teams in Broxtowe & Rushcliffe, with a mix of experienced social workers, newly qualified social workers, social work apprentices and family support workers in the teams.

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 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 in the team and will support with reflective and group supervision for other social workers. Experience mentoring or supervising others is required.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council is a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and encourages applications irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

Location & Salary

Location: Beeston Central, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1GR

Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Working arrangements: Hybrid

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Government Administration

Closing Date: 23 October 2025 23:55