Job Description

Starting Well - Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Team

Grade 9- 54267- 58461pa

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join our Children's Services team. This pivotal role involves providing expert guidance, leadership, and support to social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and safeguarding for children and families.




You will manage complex cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development, helping to shape best practice and improve outcomes for vulnerable children.


Key Responsibilities


Lead on complex child protection cases and provide expert advice to colleagues. Support and mentor social workers, promoting professional development and reflective practice. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding legislation. Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development. Build strong relationships with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support.
About You


Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England). Significant experience in children's services, including complex casework. Strong leadership and mentoring skills. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Why Join Us?


Opportunity to influence practice and drive positive change. Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Access to advanced training and career progression opportunities.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on children's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4/1/26

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.


Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .


The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council .