Advanced Family and Adolescent Practitioner – Chlidrens Social Care
Location:
Location: Civic Centre
Job Type:
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Category:
Category: City Council (Internal Vacancy)
Closing Date:
Closing Date: 08/09/2026
Reference:
Reference: 0000026939
Description
Advanced AdolescentPractitioner
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Children’s Social Care
Grade: Level 9 (indicative)
Hours: 37 hours per week,with flexibility to support shift, evening and weekend services
This advert is open tointernalapplicants only
About us
We are a city ofstrengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-TrentCity Council is more than just a job; it is about making, protecting andimproving services for local people, reducing inequalities and improvingindependence for those who live and work in the city. That is where you comein. We are looking for people of the highest calibre, with the skills,knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-TrentCity Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset. Theskills, knowledge and experience of our employees are essential to deliveringour ambitions for the organisation and the city. We want to be an employerpeople are proud to work for, where staff are supported, developed and rewardedin an inclusive way that helps them excel and deliver the high-quality servicesour residents need.
We are growing anddeveloping our Children and Families workforce as part of an ambitiousprogramme of service transformation. We are looking for talented, committed andvalues-led professionals to join us.
The Role
You will lead andsupervise frontline practitioners delivering targeted support to adolescentsand families affected by exploitation, risk‑taking behaviour and harm outsidethe home. Working closely with Family Help, the Multi‑Agency Child ProtectionTeam and community partners, you will ensure families receive timely,coordinated and effective support.
AboutYou
- An NVQ Level 4 or equivalentqualification in childcare, children’s social care, health or education, or awillingness to work towards one.
- In-depth knowledge ofadolescent development, contextual harm, exploitation, safeguarding and riskmanagement.
- Significant experience ofworking with vulnerable children and families in a senior role.
- Proven experience of managing,supervising and developing frontline staff.
- Strong quality‑assurance,performance‑analysis and decision‑making skills.
The confidence to work acrossagencies, challenge constructively and maintain high practice standards.
KeyResponsibilities
- Provide line management, casesupervision and professional oversight to Adolescent Workers and AdolescentParenting Practitioners.
- Review and allocate referrals,assessments, plans, reviews and closures, recording clear management rationale.
- Ensure children and familiesreceive timely, responsive, whole-family interventions that address contextualharm.
- Build effective partnershipswith Family Help, education, health, police, voluntary organisations andcommunity groups.
- Analyse performance and qualityinformation, identify learning needs and drive improvements in practice.
Contribute to servicetransformation, policy development, training and the management duty rota.
Why JoinUs?
- Lead a specialist serviceresponding to some of the most complex risks facing adolescents.
Develop a skilled workforce andshape Stoke‑on‑Trent’s approach to harm outside the home.
Work within an ambitiouspartnership model focused on early, coordinated intervention.
What weoffer
- A competitive salary based onyour skills, experience and talent.
- Hybrid and flexible workingoptions, where these are compatible with the needs of the role and service.
- Access to the Local GovernmentPension Scheme.
- Professional developmentthrough learning opportunities, regular training and apprenticeship andmanagement programmes.
Any offer ofemployment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre‑employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Proof of address.
- Satisfactory references.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Evidence of relevantprofessional qualifications or registrations.
- A DBS check at the appropriate level.
Safeguarding
We are committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults, and we expect all employees and volunteers to share thiscommitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record checkfrom the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Additionalinformation
If an employee whois currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for thisvacancy, their application will receive priority. If this happens, you will beadvised accordingly.
Your careermatters here. At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we are committed to helping ourpeople thrive. From competitive pay and a supportive working environment toopportunities for development and career progression, we invest in ourworkforce because we know it is our greatest asset. We are building aninclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, where everyoneis welcomed, valued and encouraged to make a difference.
Equality,Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-TrentCity Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of ourcommunity, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applicationsfrom people of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people,especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, mayhesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed requirement. If this roleinterests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating aworkplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves and can succeedtogether.
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