Job Description
Grade 9 £54,267 to £58,461 per annum (subject to final confirmation, plus £4,000 Market Supplement)
About the Role
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner in the Assessment Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective children's social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies, procedures and guidance.
If successful in your application for the role of Advanced Practitioner (Assessment), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:
* Directly manage and supervise a small number of qualified and non-social work staff
* Manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases
* Support team manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards across the team
* Have specialist knowledge of an area of social work practice with children and families that can be used across the service.
* To represent the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives
* Take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range of practice issues and to provide consultation, coaching and mentoring within the team, including effective case management, purposeful evidence- based interventions, analytical assessments and high quality written work.
* Support team development and recruitment process.
Why Choose Havering?
* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements
* Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days
* Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually
* Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources
* Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone
We're a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19/10/25 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
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 .