About the Roles
Walsall Council is seeking two experienced Advanced Practitioners to join Children's Services. These are excellent opportunities for skilled practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality interventions, supporting vulnerable children and families, and mentoring less experienced social workers.
Working on a full-time basis, you will typically be based in the office 3 days per week, with 2 days working from home. Both positions offer a reduced caseload, allowing time to provide coaching, reflective practice, case oversight, and direct support to colleagues.
Neglect Advanced Practitioner
This role will focus on supporting families where neglect is a key concern, combining a small capped allocation with direct practice support to help strengthen outcomes for children.
Key responsibilities:
Child Protection Advanced Practitioner
This role will focus on working with families where children are subject to Child Protection Plans or where child protection concerns are emerging.
Key responsibilities:
Both Advanced Practitioner positions carry a reduced caseload of approximately 8 children, with a strong emphasis on:
Requirements
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS may be eligible for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
If you are an experienced Advanced Practitioner looking for an opportunity to combine frontline practice with mentoring and professional leadership, we would love to hear from you
