CSW - Advanced Practitioner Youth Justice Service in Havering

Advanced Practitioner – Youth Justice Service (CSW)

Location: Havering, East London
Hourly Rate: £41.10 per hour (Umbrella)
Grade: Grade 9 – London Pledge
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Initial 12 weeks
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
Service Area: Children's Services – Youth Justice

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner (CSW) to join the Youth Justice Service in Havering.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced social work professional with a strong background in Youth Justice to take on a management-focused role, supporting the delivery of high-quality services to children, young people and their families.

Working at Grade 9 level, you will provide leadership, professional guidance and management oversight to practitioners within the service, ensuring that practice is effective, consistent and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Please note: This is a management role and does not involve holding a personal caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective line management, supervision and professional support to staff within the Youth Justice Service.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure high standards of social work practice and service delivery.
• Support practitioners in managing complex cases involving children and young people within the youth justice system.
• Promote safeguarding, risk management and the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure practice is child-centred, strengths-based and focused on improving outcomes.
• Monitor the quality of work undertaken by the team, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and relevant legislation.
• Support staff development, reflective practice and continuous professional improvement.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including children's social care, education, police and other relevant professionals.
• Contribute to service development, performance monitoring and the achievement of departmental objectives.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

1. Social Work Qualification: A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
2. Youth Justice Experience: Demonstrable experience working within a Youth Justice Service or a similar setting.
3. Line Management Experience: Previous experience of managing, supervising and supporting social work practitioners or other professionals.

Working Arrangements

• 3 days per week working from the Havering office.
• 2 days per week working from home.
• 36 hours per week.

If you are a qualified social worker with Youth Justice experience and a proven background in line management, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!