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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team supporting children, young people and families across North Yorkshire. You will play a key role in promoting positive outcomes for children who may be at risk of significant harm, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and voices remain central to all practice.

You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking high-quality assessments, analysis and planning in line with statutory safeguarding requirements. Responsibilities will include progressing child protection enquiries, contributing to strategy discussions and conferences, preparing court statements where required, and developing effective plans with children, families and partner agencies. You will maintain accurate, timely records and ensure that decisions are evidence-based, proportionate and focused on achieving lasting change.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will provide professional advice, guidance and reflective supervision to social workers and other colleagues. You will support case audits, contribute to service development and promote consistent, strengths-based practice across the team. The role will involve working closely with education, health, police and other professionals, building constructive relationships and challenging practice appropriately when necessary.

You must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care and safeguarding is essential, together with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and contemporary social work practice. Experience of supervising or mentoring practitioners, managing complex risk and preparing work for court would be highly advantageous.

You will be an excellent communicator who can make sound professional judgements, manage competing priorities and remain calm in challenging situations. A commitment to equality, inclusion, anti-discriminatory practice and improving outcomes for children is essential. You must be able to travel within the local area as required and have the ability to work flexibly across office, community and remote settings.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Advanced Practitioner to join a Children and Families social work team in North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, and who can provide confident practice leadership in a supportive environment.

In this role, you will manage a varied and complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, children looked after and care proceedings. You will undertake high-quality assessments, develop effective plans, maintain accurate records and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decision-making. You will work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, partner agencies and legal services to promote safety, stability and positive long-term outcomes.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will also support the development of colleagues through reflective supervision, case consultation, mentoring and shared learning. You will contribute to practice improvement, quality assurance activity and the ongoing development of team processes. The role may include supporting newly qualified social workers and students, as well as taking a lead on complex cases and contributing to multi-agency meetings and professional forums.

You must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience in children’s social care is essential, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will be resilient, organised and committed to anti-discriminatory practice, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for travel across the area. In return, you can expect professional support, opportunities for development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families across North Yorkshire.