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Senior Practitioner - Children's Services - ABS48516

Aberdeenshire Council • Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Salary
£50k – £60k
Posted
17 September 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Aberdeenshire Council is hiring a Senior Practitioner - Children's Services - ABS48516 in Ellon, a social work role. The advertised salary is £50k – £60k. Aberdeenshire Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join our Children & Families Team in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, based within the newly developed Ellon Family Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, community-focused environment supporting integrated, relationship-based practice. You will take a lead role within the team, providing oversight of complex cases, supervising support staff, and supporting less experienced colleagues to maintain high …
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  • Employer: Aberdeenshire Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £50k – £60k
  • How this salary compares: about 99% above the £30,160 median across 2,348 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Ellon, Aberdeenshire
  • Posted: 17 September 2026
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