Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team in Harrow, Middlesex

Job Title: Social Worker Advanced Practitioner – Corporate Parenting Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Harrow, UK
Salary: £38.50 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker Advanced Practitioner within the Corporate Parenting Team in Harrow, earning £38.50 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to join Harrow Council's forward-thinking Children's Services team, working from Harrow Council Hub, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT. In this rewarding role, you will lead on complex cases, champion the needs of children in care, and provide professional guidance to colleagues while helping to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time position with a 36-hour working week.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.50 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the freedom and variety that locum work provides while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with a wide range of professionals across Children's Services and partner agencies.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in care.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Complex Case Management: Lead on complex cases within the Corporate Parenting Team, ensuring children receive high-quality support and intervention.
• Care Planning: Undertake assessments and develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the individual needs of children and young people.
• Advocacy: Champion the welfare, rights, and aspirations of children in care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with health professionals, education providers, foster carers, residential services, and partner agencies to coordinate effective support.
• Practice Leadership: Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to less experienced social workers and team members.
• Safeguarding: Manage safeguarding concerns and ensure that children remain protected and supported in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Court and Statutory Work: Contribute to statutory processes, reports, reviews, and court proceedings where required.
• Policy and Best Practice: Keep up to date with legislation, policy developments, and best practice guidance to support service excellence.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in accordance with organisational and regulatory standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.
• Corporate Parenting Knowledge: Experience working with looked after children, care planning, and permanency arrangements.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to provide mentoring, support, and professional guidance to colleagues.
• Safeguarding Expertise: Strong understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Communication Skills: Excellent assessment, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-Agency Working: Proven ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and partner organisations.

Why Harrow

Harrow combines the benefits of London living with a strong sense of community and an abundance of green spaces. Offering excellent transport links into Central London, outstanding local amenities, vibrant cultural diversity, and a welcoming atmosphere, Harrow is an excellent place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life. Whether you are exploring local parks, enjoying the area's rich cultural scene, or taking advantage of the excellent connectivity, Harrow has something for everyone.

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