Location
Romford, London Borough of Havering

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Grade 9 - £56,058 to £60,393 per annum

About the Role
The Advanced Practitioner will directly manage and supervise a small number of non-social work staff and manage a caseload of complex and challenging searches for homes for children. You will oversee the quality assurance of providers contracted by the council and support the Team Manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards across the team. This role requires specialist knowledge of social work practice with children and families to support the identification of good homes for children in care. You will represent the service in developing key service provision and local strategic initiatives with commissioners and care providers. Additionally, you will take responsibility for developing skills, expertise, and knowledge across a wide range of practice issues and provide consultation, coaching, and mentoring within the team, including effective case management, analytical assessments, and high quality written work. Supporting team development and recruitment processes is also a key part of this role.

Experience
Proven experience in social work practice with children and families, including managing complex cases and quality assurance of service providers. Experience in supervising staff and supporting team development is essential.

About you
Committed to maintaining high professional standards and able to work collaboratively with commissioners, care providers, and internal teams. You should have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for improving outcomes for children in care. Ability to provide consultation, coaching, and mentoring is required.

Qualifications
Relevant social work qualifications and registration are expected. A commitment to ongoing professional development and safeguarding is essential.