Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: £40.00 Per Hour (Umbrella) / £29.51 Per Hour (PAYE)
Type: Temporary / Full Time (37 Hours) / Hybrid Working

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a supportive and well-established Assessment Team based in Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with experience managing complex child protection cases, completing Child and Family Assessments, and progressing cases through Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings.

Working within a stable frontline team, you will work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

What you will do

• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Manage a caseload of children and families across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings.
• Undertake assessments, enquiries, and interventions to ensure children are safeguarded and supported.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including Family Help, Family Group Decision Making, Health Services, and other professionals.
• Progress both private and public law proceedings where required.
• Participate in the team’s three-week duty rota, managing new referrals during duty weeks.
• Build effective relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case recordings, assessments, and statutory documentation.
• Contribute to high-quality safeguarding practice and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Children’s Social Care.
• Strong experience managing Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Care Proceedings.
• Experience completing Child and Family Assessments.
• Knowledge of relevant children’s legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

Why Lincolnshire?

Lincolnshire offers the opportunity to work within a welcoming, supportive, and stable frontline team committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families. Based in Louth, the role combines hybrid working with regular office-based collaboration and excellent partnership working across Children’s Services.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are committed to connecting experienced social work professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a professional, transparent, and supportive recruitment experience, helping you find roles where you can make a meaningful difference.

Apply today to join the Assessment Team in Lincolnshire and help improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.