Location
Romford, London Borough of Havering

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£54,267 to £58,461 per annum, subject to final confirmation, with an additional Market Supplement of £4,000

About the Role
The London Borough of Havering is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead and oversee the day-to-day service delivery of the integrated front door / multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and the Family Intervention Service. You will ensure the smooth operation of the service to a high professional standard in line with good practice and guidance. This role involves leading and directing work and practice that positively improves outcomes for children, young people, and their families in Havering.

Key responsibilities include delivering effective, inclusive leadership and management of the services, ensuring high quality against local and national indicators and targets; promoting excellent face-to-face practice with children, young people, and families in collaboration with social care teams and multi-agency partners; and taking a leading role with the Assistant Director of Early Help and Partnerships in the continuous improvement of the MASH and Family Intervention Service based on performance, risk, and demand.

You will ensure practice aligns with current legislation and guidance, delivering high quality assessments, plans, and interventions within timescales to meet assessed needs and improve outcomes. This includes leading and advising on complex cases posing significant risk or attracting high profile attention.

The role also involves representing the service at multi-agency meetings, boards, and committees; managing data compliance and record-keeping; overseeing budgets of approximately £500,000 ensuring value for money; and contributing to budget setting and monitoring.

Additional responsibilities include leading specific areas of practice and strategic development such as Children’s legal planning and Havering Safeguarding Children’s Partnership, maintaining effective multi-agency partnerships, deputising for senior managers as required, identifying areas for improvement, delivering training, supporting the Starting Well plan, and leading the development of relevant strategies, policies, procedures, programmes, and projects.

All supervisions and Performance Development Reviews must be completed within timescale.

Havering is one of the greenest boroughs in London, encouraging initiative, innovation, and career progression. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the local community.

Experience
Proven experience in leadership and management within safeguarding or social care services, with a strong track record of delivering high quality, effective interventions and managing complex cases.

About you
Committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. Able to lead multi-agency teams and partnerships effectively. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money. Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to change. Willingness to deputise for senior managers and represent the service externally.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in social work or related fields are expected. Knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and best practice in safeguarding and family intervention services is essential.