Adults Senior Practitioner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead and manage complex casework within Neighbourhood Teams. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring high standards of care, and contributing to service development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in adult social care, hold a professional qualification, and be registered with the relevant professional body. This is a 2-month contract with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in adult social care or related field.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff, promoting high-quality practice.
• Experience working in integrated service environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex casework within Neighbourhood Teams.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to colleagues.
• Oversee practice quality for out-of-borough placements.

Skills

Management of complex cases

Supervision of staff

Working in multi-disciplinary teams

Strengths-based approach

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

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2 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage complex casework within Neighbourhood Teams, supporting residents through a strengths-based, person-centred approach. The Senior Practitioner will act as a key advisor and advocate, working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. The role also contributes to service development, policy improvement, and the mentoring of staff, ensuring Camden’s vision of radical social change and inclusive support is realised.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a small caseload of complex cases, ensuring high standards of care and support.
  
• Provide professional advice and consultation to colleagues and external agencies.
  
• Lead on service reviews, policy development, and implementation of best practices.
  
• Promote “What Matters” strengths-based approach in all interactions.
  
• Support integrated working across health, social care, and community services.
  
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
  
• Oversee practice quality for out-of-borough placements.
  
• Mentor and supervise up to six staff members, supporting their development through coaching, reflective practice, and supervision.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in adult social care or a related field, managing complex cases.
  
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff, promoting high-quality practice.
  
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and integrated service environments.
  
• Professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
  
• Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., Social Work England).
  
• Evidence of continued professional development.
  
• HCPC Registration is required
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
  
• Enhanced DBS is required for the role.
  

Closing Date: 8th August 2025

Application Deadline: Apply ASAP

Requirements

Requirements

• Significant experience in adult social care or a related field, managing complex cases.
  
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff, promoting high-quality practice.
  
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and integrated service environments.
  
• Professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
  
• Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., Social Work England).
  
• Evidence of continued professional development.