Children's Advanced Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 5GX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | LHCSWMASHAP_1776960565 |
Summary
We are looking for a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join a First Response Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a minimum of 3 years experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns and requests for support regarding children in the local community. The team manage the incoming referrals from schools, health professionals and the general public when concerns regarding the children's safety/ welfare arises. The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the most appropriate level of need required in a timely manner, they play a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case. As a advanced practitioner, this role involves advising on complex safeguarding decisions and providing consultancy, supervision and training to internal staff and multi-agency professionals to support the early identification of harm.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role. Essential to have previous experience being an advanced practitioner and having direct experience working with children in need and their families as well as having an extensive understanding of safeguarding children processes is key in the role. Ability to be flexible resilient and reflective is also essential. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this role.
What's on offer?
- £37.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available)
- 9 - 5 structured hours
- Non caseholding role
- Non customer facing
- Hybrid working scheme
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267
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