Adult Practitioner - Ongoing Intervention & Review Team

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for a driven Adult Practitioner to join their team. This 18-month fixed term contract involves working with complex adults and their families, ensuring high-quality support that promotes independence. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and a great team player. The role offers competitive salaries, flexible working, and a hybrid model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in social work or related field.
• Knowledge of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to work with complex adults and their families.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with relevant acts.
• Work with complex adults and their support networks.
• Contribute to the professional development of the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Passion for customer satisfaction

Job description

18 month fixed term contract

Our Council is proud of the fact that we constantly strive to deliver for local people.Does your CV say that you are a driven individual, passionate about achieving results that ensure customer satisfaction? Does it prove that you are task focused with an attention to detail? If it also says that you are a great team player, we want to hear from you.

We use strengths and asset-based approach in our practice; how individuals can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities. Where care and support is required, we work to ensure that this reflects the individual’s assessed needs and strengths while promoting their independence, choice and control. We encourage positive risk taking with a ‘home is best’ philosophy, this is reflected in our performance as Telford and Wrekin is proud to have a lower than national average per population of admissions into long term placements for older people.

The Adult Practitioner role are expected to undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.To undertake duties expected of Adult Practitioner in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and in accordance with the specific job description attached. The Adult Practitioner roles will work with complex adults, their carers/family as directed by the Team Leader.

We are proud to offer a working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development options to all roles. We have a supportive management team which encourages critical reflection/supervision and structured progression routes for all our Adult Practitioners.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package — starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

JD Adult Practitioner.docx