Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Opportunity

Competitive Pay: £31.91/hour

Career Development

Professional Networking

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for an Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner in Nottingham for a 14-week locum engagement. The role features supervision of staff, leadership on complex cases, and safeguarding responsibilities at an advanced practitioner level.

Office-based in Arnold with full-time hours; starting 21 September. You will work with Nottinghamshire County Council, supervising teams, applying the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act, and driving risk-enabled practice to

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and mentoring social work staff.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
• Experience leading on complex practice and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and mentorship to social work staff, supporting professional development.
• Lead on complex practice, promoting high standards and evidence-based approaches.
• Manage a reduced specialist caseload, focusing on complex and high-impact cases.
• Undertake and support safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring appropriate action is taken to protect adults at risk.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act effectively within your practice.
• Support the team with risk enablement strategies, promoting strengths-based social work.
• Contribute advanced practice knowledge to support positive outcomes for adults and the wider team.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Complex practice

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act

Mental Health Act

Risk enablement

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner

Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: £31.91 per hour
Job Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing, 14 weeks
Start Date: 21 September
Working Pattern: Full-time
Office Requirement: Office-based at least 3 days per week in Arnold

Are you an experienced Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a skilled professional to join Nottinghamshire County Council for an initial 14-week locum engagement.

With an hourly rate of £31.91, this role offers the opportunity to combine advanced social work practice with leadership responsibilities. You will supervise and support social work staff, lead on complex practice, manage a reduced specialist caseload, and contribute to safeguarding and risk enablement work.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Opportunity: Gain valuable experience while working within a respected local authority environment.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £31.91 per hour, recognising your expertise and advanced practice experience.
• Career Development: Develop your leadership capabilities through supervision, mentoring and complex practice responsibilities.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside experienced social care professionals and build valuable connections within the sector.

What You Will Do

• Provide supervision and mentorship to social work staff, supporting their professional development, skills and confidence.
• Lead on complex practice, promoting high standards and evidence-based approaches.
• Manage a reduced specialist caseload, focusing on complex and high-impact cases.
• Undertake and support safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring appropriate action is taken to protect adults at risk.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act effectively within your practice.
• Support the team with risk enablement strategies, promoting strengths-based and evidence-based social work.
• Contribute your advanced practice knowledge to support positive outcomes for adults and the wider team.

Why Nottingham?

Nottingham offers a vibrant combination of historic character and modern city living. With excellent amenities, green spaces, cultural attractions and a lively social scene, it provides plenty to enjoy outside of work.

From exploring the city's rich history and famous Robin Hood connections to enjoying its parks, restaurants and cultural venues, Nottingham offers an appealing environment for both professional and personal life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency dedicated to connecting professionals with roles that match their skills, experience and career aspirations.