Lead Practitioner - Localities

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Lead Practitioner (Localities)
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Salary Range: £46,512 - £51,522
Job Schedule: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Apply Before: 30th April 2025

About Barnet Council:
Barnet is a thriving borough with excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities. As we continue to grow, we are committed to delivering top-quality services and working collaboratively with partners and residents to make Barnet an even better place to live and work. We value learning, inclusivity, and collaboration in all that we do.

About the Role:
As a Lead Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in providing practice leadership and supervision while promoting the highest professional standards in social care. You will foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team, contributing to the overall wellbeing and quality of practice. Your role will include:

1. Supporting adults and carers to maintain their independence and well-being through access to high-quality information, advice, and local preventative services.
2. Providing high standard social work in line with the Care Act 2014 and Barnet's policies, ensuring the safeguarding of adults and carers at risk of harm.
3. Conducting professional assessments and care planning with a focus on achieving social care outcomes.
4. Offering professional supervision and mentoring to staff, supporting caseload management, and promoting continuous development and reflective practice.
5. Collaborating with partners and leading in agreed areas of work for both Social Care and the Integrated Care Board.

About You:
You will hold a relevant social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
You will be fully competent to Senior Social Worker level under the Social Worker National Competency Framework.
You will have a strong commitment to collaborative working, safeguarding, and promoting service user wellbeing.
You will be skilled in professional supervision, reflective practice, and supporting colleagues in their development.

What We Offer:
31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Flexible work-life balance options, including hybrid working, flexitime, job share, and part-time options.
A range of lifestyle discounts and payroll benefits, including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel, and gym membership.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Employee well-being programs, including confidential assistance.

For more information, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)