London Borough of Havering
Advanced Practitioner Children's Brokerage and Quality Assurance
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Advanced Practitioner
Salary
Grade 9
£56,058 - £60,393pa
The Role
The successful candidate will
- Directly manage and supervise a small number of non-social work staff.
- Manage a caseload of complex and challenging searches for homes for children and oversee the quality assurance of providers contracted by the council.
- Support the Team Manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards across the team.
- Have specialist knowledge of social work practice with children and families that can be used across the brokerage service to support the identification of good homes for children in care.
- Represent the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives with commissioners and care providers.
- Take responsibility for developing skills, expertise, and knowledge for a wide range of practice issues and to provide consultation, coaching, and mentoring within the team, including effective case management, analytical assessments, and high-quality written work.
- Support team development and recruitment process.
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Application Information
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Simon.Brown@havering.gov.uk
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25/10/2026, however, interest in this job may be high, and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.
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Equality and Diversity
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.
Safeguarding
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Application Instructions
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than two A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
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About Havering
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration, and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work, and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering, and manufacturing industries.
Why Work for Havering Council
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