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Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services Team

Specialism : Children’s Social Care

Location : Lambeth, UK

Salary : £TBC Hourly

Contract Type : Ongoing | Locum | Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Children’s Services Team in Lambeth . This is a senior practice-focused role for an experienced social worker who is passionate about leading by example, promoting excellent social work practice, and supporting the development of others.

This role offers the flexibility of locum work with part-time or full-time options , making it ideal for professionals seeking both impact and balance. You will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager, driving quality practice, and working with complex cases while helping to shape and improve services for children and families.

Perks and Benefits

Part-Time / Full-Time : Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments.

Hourly Pay : Competitive hourly rate offering flexibility and control over your earnings.

Professional Growth : Access to training, mentoring, and development opportunities to enhance your leadership and practice skills.

Networking Opportunities : Work closely with a wide range of professionals across children’s services and partner agencies.

Work-Life Balance : Locum flexibility gives you greater control over your working life and personal time.

What You Will Do

Support the Team Manager in promoting high-quality social work practice and developing innovative approaches to service delivery.

Role model excellent, creative, and relationship-based social work practice across the service.

Hold a complex caseload , exercising a high level of professional autonomy in assessment, planning, and decision-making.

Provide mentoring, coaching, and practice guidance to less experienced social workers and students.

Undertake high-quality assessments , and plan, implement, and review interventions for children and families.

Lead and contribute to multi‑agency meetings , ensuring effective collaboration and shared decision‑making.

Deliver training sessions and group supervision , supporting continuous learning and development within the team.

Ensure practice is compliant with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies .

Promote equality, anti‑discriminatory practice, and anti‑racist approaches in all aspects of your work.

Why Lambeth?

Lambeth is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering a rich cultural scene, excellent transport links, beautiful green spaces, and a strong community spirit. It’s a fantastic place to live and work, with a real commitment to improving outcomes for children and families and supporting high-quality social work practice.

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