Overview
As a Senior Practitioner you will support the Team Manager in guiding a busy Adult Community Team to deliver sound, strengths-based practice. You will contribute to safeguarding, care planning and decision-making to improve resident outcomes and reduce waits. This role involves supervising social workers and community care assessors, managing workload and driving reform like the Waiting Well model. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to ensure high-quality care and timely interventions. This is a hands-on leadership position in a dynamic council social care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision, case consultation and professional oversight.
- Ensure proportionate reviews, welfare contact and robust risk management.
- Escalate safeguarding concerns, deteriorating needs and urgent cases.
- Monitor quality, productivity, allocations and priorities with operational managers.
- Reduce backlogs while promoting strengths-based, preventative practice.
- Oversee the duty function of the team and support the Team Manager in workload management.
Key requirements
- Social Work England-registered Social Worker
- substantial Adult Social Care experience
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding
- Experience supervising practitioners and supporting sound decisions
- Strong assessment, risk management and analytical skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, lead change and motivate staff
- Commitment to strengths-based practice and better resident outcomes
- Excellent communication, coaching and partnership-working skills
- communication
- coaching
- leadership
- Care Act knowledge
- Mental Capacity Act knowledge
- safeguarding
Senior Practitioner - North Team in London employer: The London Borough of Havering
The London Borough of Havering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. With a focus on collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, employees benefit from tailored induction packages, regular supervision, and opportunities for professional development, all while enjoying the advantages of flexible working arrangements and excellent transport links. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community and shaping the future of early years support in a vibrant and green borough.
Contact Details:
The London Borough of Havering Recruitment Team
