Advanced Practitioner - Children With Disabilities

About the Role

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join its Children with Disabilities Team. This is a key role for an accomplished social work professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families.

• Hold a small, complex caseload involving children and young people with disabilities
• Provide professional leadership, advice, and reflective supervision to social workers within the team
• Support the assessment, planning, and review of child-focused interventions
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met in line with legislation, policy, and best practice
• Lead on complex Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care proceedings where required
• Contribute to decision-making, risk management, and quality assurance of casework
• Work closely with multi‑agency partners to deliver coordinated and effective support
• Support the development and mentoring of less experienced practitioners
• Promote a strengths‑based, child‑centred, and inclusive approach to practice

• A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Significant post‑qualifying experience, ideally within Children with Disabilities services
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and safeguarding frameworks
• Confident in supervising, mentoring, and supporting other practitioners
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, supportive environment

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.