Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding

About the Role

Northampton Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding Team.

• Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the safeguarding team.
• Lead on complex cases, ensuring the highest standards of practice and compliance.
• Contribute to service development and mentor colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Assigned a small, manageable caseload to allow time for other key responsibilities.
• Mentor and support newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
• Work closely with your Team Manager and support the team in their absence.
• Be a key player in safeguarding vulnerable children and planning for permanence.
• Ensure adherence to legislation, guidance, and best practice.

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post‑qualifying experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you