Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Opportunity

Competitive Pay: £31.91 per hour

Career Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for Nottinghamshire County Council in Nottingham, UK, to fill an Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner locum role for an initial 14-week engagement. The position offers an hourly rate of £31.91 and requires full-time, office-based work with a presence in Arnold.

You will supervise and support social work staff, lead on complex practice, manage a reduced specialist caseload and contribute to safeguarding and risk enablement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner.
• Supervise social work staff and lead complex practice.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and mentorship to social work staff.
• Lead on complex practice and promote evidence-based approaches.
• Manage a reduced specialist caseload with high-impact cases.
• Undertake safeguarding responsibilities to protect adults at risk.
• Apply Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act appropriately.
• Support risk enablement strategies within the team.
• Contribute advanced practice knowledge to positive outcomes.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Complex practice

Safeguarding

Risk enablement

Mentorship

Mental Capacity Act

Job description

Adults Advanced Social Worker Practitioner

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.