Practice Manager at London Borough of Waltham Forest

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

55323.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social work, Line management, Safeguarding, Case management, Statutory re-assessments, Auditing, Mentoring, Strength-based approach, Risk assessment, Policy compliance, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets, Reflective practice, Quality assurance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO4 - PO5 £49,056 - £55,323 (pro rata for part-time) Retention Bonus: £2000 paid out in 2 instalments over the year Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 9-5.15 Monday to Thursday and 9-5 Friday (36 hours) Application Deadline: Proposed Interview Date(s): Shortlisting 29/04/2026, interviews 01/05/2026 Reference: 2098 About Us: The review team are responsible for completing annual reviews which are due or overdue for service users and informal carers as well as the short pieces of work that come from those reviews. The social workers in the team complete safeguarding processes if they have identified safeguarding concerns. We complete visits in the community and at times there are some out of borough reviews. As a practice manager in the team, you would be line managing up to 4 practitioners and act for the team manager in their absence. Manage a complex and varied caseload, including a safeguarding lead role and investigating complaints, within a framework of policies and procedures. Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard [https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard] employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: Conduct statutory re-assessments or reviews of adults & older people. Provide professional expert advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies in supporting adults and older people. Maintain properly documented case files, records and information. Prepare standard reports as required and complete monthly audits. Mentor and support others in their development. Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility and provide professional support in ensuring the best outcomes for residents with assessed care and support needs. Making Safeguarding Personal. All opportunities to prevent, reduce and delay access to social care services are taken to maximise resident’s abilities to maintain their independence. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards for the staff within the remit of the post. The practice manager needs to be an expert in managing uncertainty, developing trusting and respectful relationships with people, making fine judgements about risk and daring to work creatively and innovatively. Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this. >> Click here to download the Role Profile

Responsibilities

The Practice Manager will line manage a team of practitioners, oversee complex caseloads, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant social care. They are responsible for conducting statutory reviews, providing expert guidance, and acting for the team manager when necessary.