Advanced Practitioner 16+

Gradeper annum (subject to final confirmation plus 4000 Market Supplement)

About the Role

As an Advanced Practitioner will play a key leadership role within the team reporting directly to the Team Manager and deputising as required. They will provide line management to a small group of qualified social workers including those in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) student social workers and non-qualified staff.

In addition to supporting and developing team members the post holder will be responsible for managing the team budget and ensuring effective use of resources. The role requires flexibility with a commitment to working outside of normal office hours and contributing to the out-of-hours rota to provide responsive support when needed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to combine operational management with frontline leadership ensuring high standards of practice and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads and coordinate effective care plans (LAC CP CIN Pathway Plans) in partnership with families multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Lead supervise and develop staff including qualified social workers ASYEs students and non-qualified team members ensuring high professional standards and reflective practice.
• Chair and contribute to complex meetings (e.g. child protection core groups) and ensure the preparation and presentation of high-quality reports for courts reviews and case conferences.
• Provide specialist expertise in areas such as child protection fostering adoption CAMHS domestic violence or disability acting as a key resource for colleagues and the wider service.
• Oversee budgets and resources making sound financial decisions to ensure value for money and effective service delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with statutory voluntary and community agencies representing the service at forums and contributing to service transformation and improvement.

What Youll Bring

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly influence and negotiate effectively and create an environment where open dialogue thrives.
• A strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service continuously improving practice and using feedback to shape better outcomes for children families and communities.
• A results-focused approach setting clear and achievable objectives managing risk effectively and taking personal responsibility for making sound decisions.
• The ability to inspire motivate and lead others encouraging professional growth collaboration and a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• A commitment to equality diversity and inclusion acting as a role model challenging discrimination and ensuring fair and consistent standards at all times.
• Integrity resilience and a deep understanding of social and political contexts enabling you to navigate complex situations and deliver positive lasting change.

Why Choose Havering

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements
• Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days
• Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually
• Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone

Were a council that embraces change encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If youre ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative collaboration and civic pridewe want to hear from you.

Additional Information

• We are a Disability Confident employer applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
• All roles are subject to relevant checks including DBS or Disclosure Scotland depending on access to sensitive data or vulnerable groups
• Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/11/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

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