Advanced Practitioner Social Worker

Salary range: £48,003 - £51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting

• A £5000 'golden hello' for Social Workers new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.
• An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 - PO7

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner to join Brent's Adult Social Care service within the Customer Reviews Service.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in leading practice, supervising staff, and managing complex cases. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work that promotes independence, dignity, and the rights of adults at risk. You will also contribute to safeguarding Enquiries, Mental Capacity Act assessments, and Best Interest decisions, ensuring legal and ethical standards are upheld.

This is an exciting time to join Brent as we continue to implement our ambitious transformation programme. These new Advanced Practitioner roles reflect our investment in leadership at the frontline and our commitment to delivering outstanding adult social care.

Brent has demonstrated dedication to developing the careers of SWs and as an employer, we are committed to enhancing your Continued Professional Development and offer many opportunities for career progression. This includes access to our innovative Skills Academy where you can choose a pathway to support your interests and ambitions. Opportunities are also available to train as an AMHP, BIA and Practice Educator.

We are looking for qualified social workers registered with Social Work England who bring a strong understanding of Adult Social Care legislation and a passion for working with vulnerable adults. You will be confident in applying legislation in practice to support and empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives within the community.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt to frequently changing circumstances. Strong skills in caseload management, time management, and multi-disciplinary collaboration are essential.

At the Advanced Practitioner level, you will be expected to lead by example-managing the most complex cases, while also mentoring, coaching, and supervising social work students and junior staff. You will bring experience that reflects your leadership capabilities, including the ability to support others, model best practice, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Excellent communication skills and experience in a social care or community-focused multi-disciplinary setting are key. If you are an exceptional candidate who does not yet meet all of the above criteria, training and development opportunities may be available to support your progression into the role.

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

• Brent Civic Centre, HA9 0FJ, GB

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are a disability confident employer and will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.