Advanced/Senior Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team - Stoke On Trent

Reference: 669578

An exciting opportunity is available for an Advanced/Senior Practitioner to join a dedicated Corporate Parenting Team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role is suited to an experienced and reflective social work professional who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care and care leavers.

You will provide high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, supporting children and young people to achieve stability, safety and positive life chances. Your responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, promoting permanence, safeguarding children and young people, and ensuring that their wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making.

You will manage a complex caseload, complete statutory visits and reviews, contribute to effective risk management, and work closely with families, foster carers, residential providers, education, health, housing and other partner agencies. The role will also involve supporting young people preparing for independence, promoting educational and employment opportunities, and helping care leavers access appropriate accommodation, financial advice and wider support.

As an Advanced/Senior Practitioner, you will contribute to the development of practice across the team by offering advice, guidance and informal support to colleagues. You may be required to undertake case discussions, support newly qualified social workers, contribute to learning and development activity, and assist managers with quality assurance and service improvement initiatives.

Applicants must hold a relevant Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have substantial post-qualification experience, ideally within children’s social care, looked-after children, care leavers or safeguarding services. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and evidence-based practice is essential, together with excellent assessment, report-writing, communication and organisational skills.

You will be resilient, professional and committed to anti-discriminatory practice, with the ability to build trusting relationships and make sound decisions in complex situations. A full driving licence and access to transport may be required. In return, you will join a supportive service offering opportunities for professional development, reflective supervision and meaningful progression.

From £33.30
Per hour
Added 06/11/2026
Reference: 669578

Advanced/Senior Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team - Stoke On Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom Contract Young People & Leaving Care

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