Advanced Practitioner Social Worker
London Borough of Brent
This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council
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
Take the next step in your Adult Social Care career
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
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.
The Person
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.
We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
- 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
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
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