Barnet Council
Advanced Practitioner - 1 Year Fixed Term/Secondment (INTERNAL)
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CRITICAL AUCTION — INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees
Where possible, employees with access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site).
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough known for its outstanding schools, dynamic town centres, and diverse communities, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Our Commitment:
- We focus on highlighting and expanding our strengths to tackle future challenges.
- Our staff pillars Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusivity, and Collaboration drive our mission.
- We value our workforce as our greatest asset.
About The Role
Position: Advanced Practitioner (12-Month Secondment – Maternity Cover)
Requirements & Aspirations:
- Practitioners must align with Barnet’s values: reflective, dynamic, proactive, and resilient.
- Drive long-lasting change for children and vulnerable young people.
- In-depth safeguarding knowledge of the legislative framework and policies.
Core Responsibilities:
This role supports the Family Team Service, ensuring all children attain optimal outcomes and learn to thrive as successful adults. We champion high-quality, inclusive, responsive services and timely support.
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Key Focus:
- Assist children with additional needs, providing measurable progress and collaborative agency partnerships.
- Deputy line-manager roles, deputising during absences or as delegated by the Assistant Head of Service.
Supervisory Tasks:
- Mentor new social workers including the National Qualification for Social Work (NQSW) and those in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Guide junior staff to improve expertise in complex cases.
- Assess and manage higher-risk situations for both children and less experienced colleagues.
"This role includes a 20% Recruitment & Retention Supplement" in addition to core benefits.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Proven excellence in safeguarding advocacy, assessment report-writing, and strategy development.
- Experience in working with vulnerable families to effect positive child outcomes.
- Innovative skills for engaging with children/parents directly.
- Demonstrated impact on professional networks, improving service capacity.
Skills:
- High-level emotional intelligence, self-reflexivity, and adaptability.
- Expert risk management and decision-making.
- Experienced in assessing aligns with CQC expectations.
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What We Offer
- 31 days annual leave + bank/public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme (secure retirement planning)
- Flexible work options (hybrid, job share, flextime, part-time)
- Discount schemes, from major retailers to cyber/supermarkets
- Further benefits include:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Travel and gym memberships
- Unlimited training and development programs
- Employee mental well-being support, including confidential assistance programs
Additional Notes
- Candidate Guidance (limits plagiarism, requires AI use adhering to disclosure regulation).
- Safeguarding protocols include:
- DBS & credit checks
- AI screening, biometric ID, occupational health tests
- Disclivities adherence to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies.
- Six-month probation applies to all Barnet hires.
- Applications close by MM/DD/YYYY (due to system timing).
How To Apply
- Read the full person specification and job description
- Begin the online application via the relevant link.
- For inquiries, contact Alastair Fabian (Assistant Head of Service) at alastair.fabian@barnet.gov.uk.
- Check your application email folders (including Delete/Junk) for updates. Silence beyond four weeks confirms non-selection.
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