Childrens Advanced Practitioner – Children with Disabilities Team – #OR101075

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team in Knowsley, Merseyside. Based at Westmorland Road, Huyton, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the borough.

As an Advanced Practitioner within the CWD Team, you will hold a complex caseload of children with disabilities, providing expert assessment, intervention, and ongoing support to children and their families. You will act as a source of professional expertise and mentorship to colleagues, contributing to the development of best practice across the team.

Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive assessments of children with disabilities and their families, managing risk and safeguarding concerns, contributing to care planning and reviews, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, and specialist services.

The successful candidate will be a Social Work England registered social worker holding a recognised social work qualification (BA/MA Social Work or equivalent), with substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s services and a demonstrable background working with children with disabilities or complex needs.

This is a locum role based in Knowsley paying between £30.00 and £39.45 per hour, with an anticipated start date of 6 May 2026. If you are a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practitioner ready to take on a specialist and rewarding role, please apply without delay.

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

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* 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
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.