Advanced Practitioner

Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Additional Pay - the above salary includes a £5000 Market Rate Supplement 

This role is subject to -

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore you must hold a full valid driving licence at all times and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

“Social workers are positive about working in Manchester. They value the support from managers…Some social workers who have been in Manchester since the previous inspection confidently told inspectors that they can see how the change in culture and practice in Manchester is improving children’s lives.” Ofsted, 2022

Rachael says, ‘The best things about working in Manchester are the teams you work in, the amazing support and resources. Everybody’s always on hand to help. One of my highlights was running a Wellbeing Week to help my colleagues relax and feel valued. If you join Manchester, welcome! You’re going to have a great time.’ 

Melani says “I have been developed from an ASYE, to social worker and Advanced Practitioner and now Team Manager. I have welcomed a learning culture to improve practice. I have found in Manchester I have been supported as a single mum and understanding my situation. I have felt they had my back and defended me when needed. They celebrated my successes with me. They asked me about me understood what was important to me and throughout had genuine interest in my career development. I have only ever worked in Manchester and I like that staff culture on the floor. I love the fact that staff and very helpful and work together to ensure that out Manchester children receive the much-needed support in time. I love the vibe I get when I am in the office. It is welcoming and friendly. I like the fact that Manchester offers regular trainings to it staff to help improve practice. I like the fact that Manchester offers flexible working to its staff and staff are supported when they are feeling overwhelmed by their managers. More recently, I like the fact that there is room to progress career wise and Manchester is making efforts to ensure that this progression is fair and free of based to the best of its abilities.” 

Additional Statements and Stories.pdf

• A manageable and diverse caseload aligned with your experience and skills opportunities to develop your skills in social work and consider areas of interest
• The Average caseload in Manchester for Advanced Practitioners is: 15 but some have as a low as 10 to support other members of staff.
• A commitment to CPD through a bespoke learning and development programme
• Clear career pathways, to help you take the next step opportunities to move into specialist services such as our migrant children, complex safeguarding or disability teams.
• 2 Advanced Practitioners on each of our Locality, Duty and Permanence Teams- working together to help support the team and Team Manager
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision and learning from practice audits weekly training days in each of our localities.
• Weekly Learning Spaces where you have protected time for up to an hour a week as a group to focus on a specific area of learning our Teaching Tuesdays or Wise Wednesdays.
• A supportive management and leadership team
• Full Corporate and Directorate induction
• Opportunities to be developed into Management roles
• Support into Independent Reviewing officer roles
• Opportunities to move to other areas in a large organisation and develop your skills and knowledge.
• Regular Advanced Practitioner Training on topics of direct relevance to your role to create confidence and skill.
• Opportunities to be NAAS Accredited
• You will be expected to become a Practice Educator and to develop students within the organisation
• You will be supported to develop in your role and look at other opportunities we are focused on your career and aspirations.
• Child and family centred outcomes across all sectors by looking at how we Identified the right intervention at the right time ‘building a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for children and young people.

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working and mobile technology.
• Accessible free parking close to our locality offices.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Travel discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Essential Car User Allowance over £1,000 per annum + up to 52p per mile.
• Annual Staff Awards for Excellence.

• North - Harpurhey District Office, Moston Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4DD.
• Central - Longsight District Office, 523 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4LL.
• South - Wythenshawe District Office, Etrop Court, Rowlandsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RG.
• Permanence - Wythenshawe District Office, Etrop Court, Rowlandsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RG.

• Find ways to improve the service and help your team better protect Manchester's Children
• Undertake effective direct work with children and families
• Role model professional ethics
• Understand the law and the family justice system undertaking ongoing research
• Undertake child and family assessments, demonstrating effective analysis, decision making, planning and review
• Understand the role of the child, family and child development
• Role model the 'Our Manchester' behaviours

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition