Gloucestershire County Council

Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team

Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join its Children and Families Team.
You will play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting Social Workers, and ensuring high-quality practice across the service.

This role combines direct case responsibility with mentoring, guidance, and contributing to strong decision-making within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on complex cases across CIN, CP, and CIC, including court work.
Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to Social Workers.
Complete high-quality assessments and develop robust care and safety plans.
Work closely with multi-agency partners including health, education, and police.
Contribute to team development and promote best practice.
Prepare detailed reports for court and multi-agency meetings.
Ensure the child’s voice is central to all decision-making.

Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the “Three Conversations” approach.
This framework focuses on:

Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
Clear and transparent risk assessment
Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
This model supports consistent, high-quality, relationship-based practice.

Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Gloucestershire offers an excellent blend of countryside living and vibrant communities:

Home to the stunning Cotswolds, perfect for outdoor activities and scenic living.
Thriving towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering culture, shopping, and entertainment.
Excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, and London.
Affordable living compared to many South West regions.
A supportive and progressive authority committed to staff development and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life.