Job Description

Advanced Practitioner (Child Assessment Team)

Children Social Care

PO5: 52,674 pa rising in annual increments to 55,710 pa incl. LW, plus 2,500 Retention Allowance

Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Working

Do you like working in a fast-paced, rewarding and supportive environment?


Then this is the right role for you!

About the Role

You will support the Team Manager of a busy team of 6 social workers (including one ASYE).


The team will be on duty every five weeks and the Advanced Practitioner will be responsible alongside the Team Manager for case allocations, chairing strategy meetings and ensuring risks for children and young people are assessed quickly and managed effectively.


The Advanced Practitioner will ensure Child and Family Assessments, s47 enquiries and visits are completed in line with statutory timescales and progress case transfers without delay. They will focus on promoting good practice, improving performance and meeting KPIs in the team by providing support, ad-hoc and group supervision and case directions to social workers. The Advanced Practitioner may carry a small caseload of complex cases and may participate in monthly operational audits.


In return, the Advanced Practitioner will be part of a friendly and supportive management and leadership group and have access to training opportunities and receive monthly supervision with the Team Manager.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and experienced individual who has worked with children, young people, and their families in challenging circumstances. The ideal candidate will have:


A deep understanding of the developmental stages of children and the impact of trauma, neglect and abuse. Proficiency in child protection legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004. The ability to build trust and rapport with children, young people and parents, encouraging openness and honest dialogue. Resilience to deal with the demands of a fast-paced environment and quick turnaround of work. Creative problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions for challenging situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families. Experience in providing guidance and supervision to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development. A drive for improving practice and performance in the team and modelling best practice. A commitment to ongoing professional development, staying up to date with the latest research, policies, and best practices in children's services.

About us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.


With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Why Lambeth

Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings Competitive Salaries Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London Hybrid/Flexible working Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme) Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme Discounts at local restaurants Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms
If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more details, please contact Julia Barrett, Service Manager on 0207 926 5821.


We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.


Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs


In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here https://www.cifas.org.uk/


Please note we operate an anonymised application process. When uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, please use the 'cover letter' link and remove your personal details.


You must upload a Supporting Statement and CV for your application to be considered.


Interested?


Click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, along with uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, explicitly evidencing how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' on the job specification.


For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:


and Person Specification


Closing Date: 22nd June 2025 at midnight

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment