Advanced Practitioner

Position: Advanced Practitioner
Team: Children’s Social Care
Contract: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £37 per hour
Location: Cudworth Lift Building, S72 8SU
Working Pattern: 3 days onsite

Sheldon Phillips are working with Barnsley MBC to recruit an experienced Advanced Practitioner to support their Children’s Social Care services. This role requires a highly skilled practitioner with strong experience in Child in Need and Child Protection work, as well as extensive court experience. You will play a key role in supporting less experienced Social Workers, mentoring them in practice, and working closely with the Team Manager to drive development and service improvements.

What You Can Expect:

• A stable and supportive team with strong management oversight

• A practice-focused Advanced Practitioner role offering the chance to mentor and develop colleagues

• Clear expectations around CIN, CP, and court work pathways

• 3 days onsite at Cudworth Lift Building as part of a hybrid working model

• A collaborative environment with an emphasis on quality practice and child-centred planning

• Opportunities to influence service development alongside the Team Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing complex CIN, CP, and court-involved cases with confidence and autonomy

• Completing high-quality assessments, risk analysis, and evidence-based recommendations

• Preparing and presenting reports for court, attending hearings, and contributing to care planning

• Providing mentoring, guidance, and professional support to less experienced Social Workers

• Supporting the Team Manager with service development tasks and contributing to practice improvement

• Chairing meetings, supporting decision-making, and ensuring timely progression of children’s plans

• Maintaining accurate, reflective, and compliant case recording

• Building strong relationships with partner agencies and ensuring effective multi-agency working

Requirements:

• SWE Registration

• Social Work qualification

• Extensive post-qualified experience in CIN, CP, and court work

• Experience supporting and mentoring other practitioners

• Strong assessment, analytical, and written skills

• Confidence in managing complex safeguarding cases

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency setting

• Full driving licence and access to a car

If you are an experienced Advanced Practitioner seeking a role where you can use your expertise to both manage complex cases and support the development of others, Barnsley MBC would welcome your skills. Apply today to discuss the role and next steps.