*Childrens Advanced Practitioner – Out of Hours Service – #000B48EE1

Job Description

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Senior Practitioner / Advanced Practitioner for its Out of Hours Children’s Service, based at Fairfield Children’s Centre, Ashton Under Lyne (M43 6AF).

This is an office-based role operating outside normal working hours, providing vital support to children and families when day services are unavailable. The service runs on a 2-week rota, meaning practitioners have every other weekend off. There is some daytime working to support relationships with day-team colleagues.

You will be part of a small, dedicated team of 4 Senior Practitioners per shift, supported by alternatively qualified support workers and a Team Manager, working in a warm and friendly office environment until 22:00.

Requirements include a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and a minimum of 5 years’ references with gaps in employment history checked. Relevant qualifications must be provided as per the job description and person specification.

Please note: candidates must complete the GM Pledge Compliance Attributes Questions prior to submission — applications without this will not progress.

Rate: £23.82 – £40 per hour. Start date: 7 September 2026. End date: 30 October 2026.

If you are an experienced children’s social work practitioner available for out-of-hours shift work, contact us today to discuss this opportunity.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
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