Advanced Practitioner - Children We Care For

Role Overview

We are recruiting an Advanced Practitioner for our Children We Care For Service.

Advanced Practitioner - Children We Care For

Permanent, Full time

Band F - £45,091 - £51,356 per annum.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality and effective social worker practice within your team.
• Lead and develop the professional practice of team members and model and facilitate restorative practice.
• Hold a reduced caseload of complex and challenging children and young people; line manage alternatively qualified staff within the social work team; assist and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Support best practice development by sharing expertise and providing support and development for other practitioners.
• Use your social work expertise and a clear child focus to secure the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualified, registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience with children, families and their carers.
• Significant experience working within a pressured children's social work environment.
• Knowledge of relevant up-to-date social work legislation, statutory guidance, theories and research and how they impact on practice.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills to build strong relationships with children, young people, families/carers and wider partners and voluntary agencies.
• A full driving licence and access to a car, with adjustments for disabled applicants where required.
• A passion and understanding of permanence for children we care for.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the local authority Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work.
• Generous annual leave of 25 days a year plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy an additional 10 days leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.

Additional Requirements

• This post requires an enhanced DBS and barring list check.
• Car use is essential; the role requires a suitable vehicle to be available.
• Applicants must be able to drive and have a driver's licence.
• This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Equal Opportunities

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date: 08.06.2026

Interview Date: 17.06.2026

Contact

Melissa Taylor - Team Manager -