Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join its Children with Disabilities Team. This is a key role for an accomplished social work professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality social work practice across the Children with Disabilities Team. You will provide professional guidance, oversight, and support to social workers while working directly with complex cases.
Key Responsibilities
Hold a small, complex caseload involving children and young people with disabilities
Provide professional leadership, advice, and reflective supervision to social workers within the team
Support the assessment, planning, and review of child-focused interventions
Ensure statutory responsibilities are met in line with legislation, policy, and best practice
Lead on complex Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care proceedings where required
Contribute to decision-making, risk management, and quality assurance of casework
Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated and effective support
Support the development and mentoring of less experienced practitioners
Promote a strengths-based, child-centred, and inclusive approach to practice
About You
A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualifying experience, ideally within Children with Disabilities services
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and safeguarding frameworks
Confident in supervising, mentoring, and supporting other practitioners
Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive environment
If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£33.30 - £33.30 per hour