We are looking for a dedicated and reliable CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - Intervention & Planning (CP, CIN, Long Term) based at Brent Council.
Purpose of Job
 To work within a Resilience framework, to provide a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service, which responds at a higher level in complex situations to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner, within statutory guidelines and the statutory obligations of the council.
 The post holder will have the skills and ability to practice at a higher level which includes deputising for the line manager in circumstances where the line manager is not available or they are delegate to act in a line management position by the designated Head of Service.
 To take a lead role in a specialist area of work as directed by the departmental policies and procedures.
 The post holder will require substantial post qualifying experience in a statutory Children Social Care setting. It will be desirable for the post holders to have a Practice Educators Award and if not, there will be an expectation that this award is achieved within first year of employment.
 These post holders are experienced social workers who will be more autonomous in their job. They will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations; and be able to assess and manage higher levels of risk in their own and that of other less experienced social workers.
 To assess, plan, implement and evaluate safeguarding and permanence measures at a high level of complexity within their own cases and support and mentor less experienced social workers; to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
 These post holders should be active participants of the Workforce Development Programme; they will be Practice Educators and assessors to trainee Practice Educators. They will support less experienced social workers and be assessors for NQSWs in the teams in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
 These post holders will work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
 These post holders will be competent in all areas of the Knowledge and Skills Statements for Chid and Family social workers in addition they will be have Competency in the Knowledge and Skills Statement: Achieving Permanence.
Key accountabilities, duties, responsibilities Professional Direction and Case Management
 The post holder will uphold the HCPC Proficiency for Social Workers and maintain an updated portfolio with evidence of continuous professional development.
 The post holder will maintain update Professional Registration with the HCPC or any subsequent statutory registration body.
 The post holder will provide focused and purposeful social work interventions, within a Resilience framework, with explicit aims and objectives about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children.
 The post holder will demonstrate a high level of understanding of complexity which applies to the role and be able to adequately respond to these in a timely purposeful manner which meets the Nolan Standards.
 These complexities will include the following which is not an exhaustive list:
 Multi agency input
 Complex family /organisational dynamics
 Serious hostility and conflicts of interest
 Multiple problems/disadvantages
 Multiple/significant risk factors
 Need to take into account the public interest
 The post holder will work directly with children and provide a clear and targeted accurate assessment of the child and his/her family's needs in line with statutory guidance, undertake interviews, observations and gather information from children, families and other agencies as directed by the line manager.
 The post holder will be able to support and assist less experienced social workers and NQSWs as directed by the line manager.
 The post holder will manage the caseload as directed and organise the casework activities prioritising tasks and responsibilities on their own cases in addition to supporting and overseeing the work of less experienced social workers and NQSWs.
 The post holder will ensure that statutory responsibilities are undertaken for children including visiting children, arranging reviews, reporting to the court, delivering within timescales and meeting any other national and local performance targets.
 The post holder will provide highly skilled written and verbal reports, which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence.
 The post holder will present complex information at a range of settings, including with families, foster carers, police, courts and to colleagues as requested by the line manager.
The post holder will establish rapport, build and maintain a professional, respectful and honest relationship with children and their families, to develop trust and assist in safeguarding children and promoting positive, purposeful and timely outcomes.
 The post holder will maintain case records and management information on appropriate systems, ensuring that case files are organised and up to date, with chronologies, genograms and eco maps in place. Page 3 of 5
 The post holder will work purposefully with other agencies to promote positive outcomes and ensure an integrated approach, which takes account of the views of other professionals.
 The post holder will apply research knowledge of social work interventions and statutory guidance to inform social work practice.
 The post holder will be a Research and Evidence Fellow, who will take responsibility for an area of research and assist the BCPA Faculty Deans as directed with the faculties' developmental programmes.
 The post holder will hold regular bite size workshop to support the vision of Barnet Family Services as a learning organisation. This activity will be under the guidance of the BCPA.
 The post holder will work flexibly and carry out such other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Service within the area he/she is employed and be deployed at the discretion of the Director.
General
 Operate within the Council's financial regulations, budgetary framework and the service's delegated powers to minimise the risk of a breach and ensure that the service delivers value for money.
 Ensure all financial transactions actioned are recorded and accounted for to the standards required.
 Be committed to the Council's core values of public service, quality, equality and empowerment.
 This post may be required to carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, as requested by line manager.
 This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post or the needs of the Council develop. Such changes will be subject to consultation between the post holder and their manager and, if necessary, further job evaluation.
 Work with a degree of flexibility required to perform work not specifically referred to above although falling within the scope of the post at the appropriate grade.
Health and Safety
 Ensure safe and efficient delivery of service by achieving high standards of health and safety and reducing risk.
The Council's Commitment to Equality
 Deliver the council's commitment to equality of opportunity both in the provision of services and as an employer. Promote equality in the work place and in the services the council delivers.
Long term team; candidates will only be shortlisted if they have at least 3 years experience of CIN, CP and Court work.
Must be able to start asap