Enfield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Child Protection & Children in Need Team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is based in the vibrant heart of Enfield Town, within our newly refurbished, open-plan office designed to support our smart working policy.
The office is conveniently located amidst a bustling high street, shopping centre, and a variety of small businesses, bars, and restaurants. Excellent transport links to Central London and easy access via the M25, A10, and A406 make our location highly accessible.
Benefits of Working with Enfield Council:
* Excellent Pension: As part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you benefit from generous pension contributions.
* Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 24-32 days of holiday (depending on your pay scale), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year.
* Long Service Award: We celebrate dedication and loyalty by recognizing employees who have reached 25 years of service.
* Flexible Working: We support flexible working arrangements and offer a variety of working patterns across our social care teams.
* Talent Nurturing: We focus on internal training and promotion, providing opportunities for you to achieve your individual career ambitions.
* Fantastic Training: Access a wide range of in-person, online, academic, and research-based courses, along with structured progression pathways.
* Wellbeing Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Service ensure that staff feel safe and supported at all times.
* Blended Working: Combine office work with home and community-based work, adding variety to your routine.
* Free Parking: Staff parking is available at various local authority and partner sites, with free parking for Blue Badge holders.
Key Responsibilities:
* To take case management responsibility for the most complex/high risk cases in the service, provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child/young person and his/her family’s needs in line with statutory guidance.
* To provide focussed and purposeful social work interventions with explicit aims and about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children/young people.
* To lead practice improvements across the team, service, Children’s Services Division and the Children’s Trust through a range of strategies including workshops, research, consultancy and mentoring. Undertake joint visits where appropriate.
* To take the lead in initiating, developing, and sustaining internal and external working relationships with other professionals.
* To develop specialist expertise in an agreed area of practice and to act as a consultant to other less knowledgeable and experienced colleagues.
* To quality assure a range of formal written work which may include assessments, conference reports and court statements.
* To liaise with the Principal Social Worker in matters relating to service development.
* Any other duties reasonably requested by management.
* Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures.
Requirements of this Advanced Practitioner role:
* A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
* Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Why Enfield Council?
Collaboration is at the heart of Enfield Council's approach, with every practitioner, manager, and leader taking pride in their role and understanding the positive difference their work creates. The council is dedicated to ensuring its workforce is well-supported and fully equipped to excel. This includes attracting top talent, fostering professional development, prioritising staff well-being, promoting cultural change, and championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across all levels.
Work, live and thrive in Enfield
Team members in Enfield often highlight the perfect balance the area offers between city living and access to abundant green spaces. With a rich cultural heritage and deep historical roots, the borough fosters a strong sense of community through events, festivals, and markets that bring residents together. As an outer North London borough, Enfield boasts excellent train connections to the city and convenient access to major roads like the M25, M11, and A1(M), making travel both within and outside the area easy and accessible.
Apply Now
Start your journey with Enfield Council.
#J-18808-Ljbffr