Advanced Practitioner - Social Care Academy

About The Role

Herefordshire Council – Social Care Academy – Permanent role, 29.6 hours per week.

Salary: HC10 £ 46,142 - £50,269 (pro rata) plus £5,000 market forces supplement. Welcome payment £10,000. Relocation package up to £10,000.

Closing date: 19/07/2026.

“Delivering Good quality services through Outstanding Leadership” – Ofsted

Provide coaching, mentoring, training and support to social workers, alternative practitioners, apprentices, student social workers, newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) and practice educators in training. Lead on practice development and training within the wider service, implement practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies and procedures.

Support development of expertise through training, research, statutory guidance and feedback from children and families. Share learning via in‑person or virtual training sessions, e‑learning modules, videos, podcasts and other new ideas.

• Passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families
• Skilled in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions
• Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively
• Resilient, reflective, and confident in making difficult decisions
• Able to work effectively within a supportive team environment
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• Have experience in Practice Education and hold Practice Educator Awards

• Competitive salary range £46,142 – £50,269 per annum (pro rata)
• Market rate supplement £5,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Welcome payment £10,000
• Retention payment £2,000 – £4,000 depending on team
• Up to £10,000 relocation package support
• Protected time and budget for professional development
• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression with clear pathways
• Annual leave 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays; option to purchase 10 additional days
• Flexible working (potential for job‑sharing, part‑time, agile working)
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Variety of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits (savings, cash back, discounts)

We welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, armed forces veterans or reservists, or Herefordshire care leavers, in line with our Disability Confident scheme, Armed Forces Covenant, and care leaver support.

Safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults are paramount. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre‑employment checks.