Advanced Practitioner (12 months secondment)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practitioner to step up into an Advanced Practitioner role for a 12‑month secondment. In Barnet we value our Social Care staff and we know that our biggest and most important resource is the workforce. We want to work with Advanced Practitioners who are reflective, dynamic, proactive and resilient that are aspirational for our children and young people with the ability to drive long lasting change.

The aim of the Family Service is to ensure that all children and young people in Barnet achieve the best possible outcomes and to enable them to become successful adults, especially our most vulnerable children. They should be supported by high‑quality, integrated and inclusive services that identify additional support needs early, are accessible, responsive and affordable for the individual child and their family.

In‑depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and policies in relation to safeguarding children. Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in writing assessments and plans for young people. Proven experience in demonstrating your impact on families in achieving positive outcomes for children and influencing the professional networks you work with. Innovative and positive engagement with children and families in their assessments and plans and a passion for delivery of high‑quality services and interventions to vulnerable children in partnership with a wide range of agencies.

The post holder will have the skills and ability to practice at a higher level which includes deputising for the line manager in circumstances where the line manager is not available or they are delegated to act in a line management position by the designated Assistant Head of Service. They will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations and be able to assess and manage higher levels of risk on their own and that of other less experienced social workers. They will support less experienced social workers and be assessors for NQSWs in the teams in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.

What we offer:

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and welcomes applications from all abilities. We support reasonable adjustments in the application and interview process and accommodate disabled applicants and those with health conditions. We also provide access to the work scheme – further details at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply. All posts are subject to a probationary period of six months during which your suitability for the position will be demonstrated. To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to discuss relevant requirements and preferences at interview; we do not judge you for asking.