Advanced Practitioner Assessment Team, Herefordshire Salary: Up to £50,091 per annum (HC09) Plus: £10,000 Welcome Payment + £4,000 Retention Bonus Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Hereford Hybrid working available Herefordshire Council are continuing to invest in their frontline services and this Advanced Practitioner role in the Assessment and Support Team is a key part of that journey. You ll be joining a service built on stability, learning, and strong leadership, where your expertise is genuinely valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way. About the Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you ll support the Service Manager and help shape the quality and consistency of practice within the Assessment and Support and Early Help teams. You ll lead on reflective learning, coaching, and mentoring across the workforce, ensuring social workers and family support workers have the tools and confidence to deliver excellent outcomes for children and families. This is a role that blends high-level practice oversight with direct involvement from leading step-down discussions and quality-assuring plans to developing service improvements and delivering training for partners. Key Responsibilities Lead on the step-down process from Social Care to Early Help, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time. Provide reflective consultations, coaching, and mentoring for social workers and family support staff. Support the delivery of learning and d