Continuing Health Care Advanced Practitioner

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 a Continuing Health Care (CHC) Advanced Practitioner to join Brent’s Adult Social Care service within the Customer Reviews Service. 

As the CHC 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.

You will provide advice/guidance to members of the team, manage and monitor a workload of complex cases as directed and organise work activities taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities, ensuring effective risk assessments, completion of Decision support tool (DST).

You will develop good working relations with Integrated Care Board (ICB) Colleagues. You will also support colleagues to develop their knowledge and skills of the CHC process and will support with their CHC applications and give constructive feedback and liaise with Brent ICB and other local authorities on their behalf.

This is an exciting time to join Brent as we continue to implement our ambitious transformation programme. This CHC  Advanced Practitioner role reflects 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, including significant knowledge and experience of the Health and NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) process 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.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.