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 three Advanced Practitioners to join the Starting Well Department and contribute to delivering an effective children’s social care service. This role involves managing caseloads of complex and challenging cases, improving outcomes for children and young people, and utilising specialist knowledge for interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will directly manage and supervise a small number of qualified and non-social work staff, support the team manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards, and represent the service in developing key service provisions or local strategic initiatives. You will also provide consultation, coaching, and mentoring within the team, supporting effective case management, evidence-based interventions, analytical assessments, and high-quality written work.

This is an opportunity to be part of Havering’s improvement journey following a recent Ofsted inspection, helping to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all services. The council offers 10 days of dedicated learning annually, access to a Social Care Academy and Systemic offer, and a supportive environment committed to the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups.

Havering is one of the greenest boroughs in London, encouraging initiative, fresh ideas, and career progression. Join us and make a meaningful difference to the community.

Experience
Proven experience in managing complex and challenging social care cases within children’s services. Experience in supervising qualified and non-social work staff is essential. Specialist knowledge in an area of social work practice with children and families is required to provide consultation and mentoring.

About you
Passionate about making a positive impact on children, young people, and families. Motivated to work within a local authority undergoing improvement, with a commitment to high professional standards. Resourceful, proactive, and able to embrace new challenges with an open mind. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Qualifications
Relevant social work qualifications and registration are required. Candidates must be willing to undergo Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) checks and any other required security clearances as per local authority policy.