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Advanced / Senior Practitioner – Children’s Social Work (Corporate Parenting 14–17) Location: Stoke-... Advanced / Senior Practitioner – Children’s Social Work (Corporate Parenting 14–17) Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST4 1RN) Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-Time, 37 Hours per Week (08:30 AM – 5:00 PM) Pay Rate: £26.21 PAYE | £33.00 Umbrella Contract Length: March 2026 – June 2026About the Role Seven Resourcing is recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner / Senior Social Worker to join a well-established Corporate Parenting Team (14–17) in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work with looked after children and young people, ensuring high-quality care planning, safeguarding, and positive outcomes.This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in children in care, safeguarding, and adolescent social work, who are also confident in supporting colleagues, contributing to practice development, and mentoring others.Key Responsibilities Corporate Parenting & Case Management Manage a complex caseload of looked after children aged 14–17Deliver all statutory responsibilities for children in care, including care planning and reviewsPromote stability, independence, and positive outcomes for young people Advanced Practice & Leadership Act as a senior practitioner, supporting less experienced social workersContribute to practice development, mentoring, and learning within the teamTake a lead role in embedding restorative practice approaches Safeguarding & Intervention Undertake risk assessments, pathway planning, and safeguarding interventionsWork closely with young people transitioning towards independence and adulthoodEnsure all interventions are child-centred and outcome-focused Multi-Agency Working Work collaboratively with education, health, housing, and youth servicesAttend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviewsBuild strong partnerships to support holistic care and early intervention What Makes This Role Stand Out Supportive and visible management team with regular supervision (every 4 weeks)Strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and restorative practiceOpportunities to become a practice champion and support service developmentAccess to training, learning sessions, and team development daysLocality-based working, reducing travel time across the areaFree parking available across the city Requirements To be considered for this Senior Social Worker Job in Stoke-on-Trent, you must have: Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with current registrationCompletion of ASYE plus a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in Children’s ServicesStrong background in children in care / looked after children / corporate parentingExperience supporting colleagues through mentoring, supervision, or practice developmentSound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory frameworks Key Skills Advanced assessment and care planning skillsAbility to manage complex cases and high-risk situationsStrong leadership and mentoring capabilitiesExcellent communication and multi-agency working skillsCommitment to continuous professional development Working with Seven ResourcingJoin Seven Resourcing and benefit from over a decade of expertise in connecting professionals with exciting career opportunities. With more than 3,000 five-star reviews, an excellent Trustpilot rating, multiple awards, and strong relationships with top UK employers in both public and private sectors, we offer you the best chance of securing your next role.