Advanced Practitioners
Family Support and Child Protection, Children Social Care
PO: £, pa rising in annual increments to £, pa incl. LW
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
Lambeth is looking for a highly motivated and influential Advanced Practitioners for our Family Support and Child Protection Service (FSCP) to help us achieve our vision of making Lambeth one of the best places in the world for children and young people to grow up.
As an Advanced Practitioner for the Family Support and Child Protection Service, you will support the Team Manager of a busy team of social workers (including one ASYE). This is a case holding role however you will carry a reduced caseload.
You will support Team Managers with day-to-day Management tasks and performance under the direction and supervision of the Team Manager.
Your key responsibilities will also include provision of support, advice, mentoring and modelling high standards of professional social work practice to newly qualified and less experienced staff in complex/high risk cases; provide professional, reflective supervision and support to staff as relevant to the needs of the team,, staff induction, newly qualified social workers, students; jointly work with newly qualified/less experienced social workers and to provide management instructions and to be accountable for the work of these colleagues on such cases.
Due to the nature of the work with vulnerable children, families, and carers some work beyond normal office hours is required from time to time. It is expected that you will work flexibly in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job and participate as required in multi-disciplinary cross-department and cross-organisational groups and task teams.
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:
1. A deep understanding of the developmental stages of children and the impact of trauma, neglect and abuse.
2. Proficiency in child protection legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children Act and .
3. The ability to build trust and rapport with children, young people and parents, encouraging openness and honest dialogue.
4. Resilience to deal with the demands of a fast-paced environment and quick turnaround of work.
5. Creative problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions for challenging situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families.
6. Experience in providing guidance and supervision to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development.
7. A drive for improving practice and performance in the team and modelling best practice.
8. A commitment to ongoing professional development, staying up to date with the latest research, policies, and best practices in children’s services.
9. 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 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, 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 th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 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
10. Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
11. Competitive Salaries
12. Up to days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
13. Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
14. Hybrid/Flexible working
15. Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
16. Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
17. Discounts at local restaurants
18. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms
If you have any queries in relation to this job vacancy, please contact the Assistant Director: Maura Banda
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
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