Hertfordshire County Council
Advanced Practitioner
Advanced Practitioner at Hertfordshire County Council, based in Farnham House, paying £49,817 - £55,224 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £49,817 - £55,224 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Farnham House
- Closing date
- Sector
- Social Care & Childcare
- DBS check
About 28% above the going rate for social care & childcare
Reference 1856
About the role
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Apply for this job Manage my job alerts Advanced PractitionerJob Reference HCC/1723/1856
Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £49817.04 - £55224.00 Working Hours: 37.0 Location: Farnham House Closing Date: 18/11/2026 Job Category: Childrens Social Work Region / Division: StevenageJob Introduction
Job Title: Advanced Practitioner
Starting Salary: £49,817 plus £7,382 market enhancement pay, progressing to £55,224 plus £7,215 market enhancement pay per annum PLUS £1k Welcome Payment (terms apply)
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage (base location) with travel county wide (hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services
About the team
The 0-25 Together Service works to ensure a seamless provision for disabled children, young people and young adults up to the age of 25.
We aim to make sure that our children, young people and their families are provided with the necessary information, advice and support to enable them to be as independent as possible.
Although 0-25 is within Children Services we also have accountability to Adult care Services and this role will have to be able to work across both directorates.
This Advanced Practitioner opportunity is to work in the Preparing for Adulthood Team working with children as they move into adulthood. The Team work to ensure a seamless move linking with wider networks to support this.
About the role
You will manage and case work children and young adults with learning and physical disabilities and will able to lead on good practice and personalisation as our young people move into adulthood ensuring their transition is planned and co-ordinated. You will have a thorough knowledge and experience of EHCP’s and the social care role within this.
You will help to support and develop the staff team consisting of Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners.
You must have experience of EHCP’s, and working with wider networks within these.
About you
Essential:
- Qualified and Registered Social Worker, demonstrating a commitment to social work standards and sound value base.
- Recent experience within a social work team and supporting the workload and allocations.
- Recent experience of supporting a duty system and being able to prioritise and respond flexibly to needs.
- Knowledge of client finance, contributions, DRE and the implications of this as children reach adulthood.
- Experience of involvement with EHCP’s and supporting with Tribunals with a thorough knowledge of the legislation.
- Experience in supporting and deputising for team manager.
- Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work.
To hear more about this opportunity please contact [email removed] for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: 2nd and 3rd December
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
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How to apply
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Reference: 1856 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hertfordshire County Council
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