Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care | Bury Council

Reference: GB250925A_1758806069

Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care | Bury Council

Advert:
Bury Council is seeking two Advanced Practitioners to join our Care and Support Service (Children in Care Team). This permanent role offers a salary of £48,226 - £49,282 per year, with interviews taking place on 1st October at Bury Town Hall (slots available at 2pm and 4pm).

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:

  • Carry a caseload of children in foster care, residential care, and other placements.

  • Build trusting relationships with children and families, keeping their voices central to planning and decision-making.

  • Undertake reunification work where possible, supporting safe returns home.

  • Provide guidance to colleagues and share expertise on complex cases.

You will join a fully staffed and supportive team, benefit from regular supervision, professional development opportunities, flexible working options, and be part of Bury's ambitious Let's Do It strategy.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

  • Substantial children's social care experience, particularly with looked after children.

  • Access to a vehicle for visits.

This is an exciting chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children in Bury, while working in a forward-thinking and inclusive environment.

For more information on this role or for an informal discussion about locum Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment -

g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 8 3 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£37,900.00 - 49,282.00
Per annum
GBP37900 - GBP49282 per annum + benefits

Bury

Permanent

Added 25/09/2025
Reference: GB250925A_1758806069

Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care | Bury Council

Bury
Permanent

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