Advanced Practioner

Opus People Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join the Adults Social Care team in the West Midlands. You will manage a complex caseload, provide expert support to social workers, and lead on difficult assessments and safeguarding matters.

The role emphasizes strengths-based, person-centred practice and collaboration with health partners. The post requires qualified social work status, SW England registration, and substantial post-qualification experience with a focus on the

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Adults Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of The Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, safeguarding and human rights legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with a range of social care needs.
• Provide expert advice, consultation and support to social workers and team members.
• Lead on complex assessments, safeguarding enquiries and best interest decisions.
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred practice.
• Support high-quality care and support planning.
• Act as a practice leader and contribute to service development and quality assurance.
• Mentor, coach and support less experienced practitioners.
• Collaborate with health partners, providers, carers and community organisations.
• Contribute to workforce development and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Social work

Analytical skills

Decision making

Supervision

Communication

Partnership working

Education

Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

Location-West Midlands

Rate-32.67

Duration- 12 weeks

Hours per week- 37 hours

Hybrid working

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practitioner to join a dynamic Adults Social Care team within a local authority in the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for adults and supporting the development of practice excellence across teams.

The Role

• Manage a complex caseload involving adults with a range of social care needs.
• Provide expert advice, consultation and support to social workers and team members.
• Lead on complex assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act assessments and best interest decisions.
• Promote strengths-based practice and person-centred approaches.
• Support the delivery of high-quality care and support planning.
• Act as a practice leader, contributing to service development and quality assurance.
• Mentor, coach and support less experienced practitioners to enhance professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with health partners, providers, carers and community organisations.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and workforce development.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker status (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Adults Social Care.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • The Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Safeguarding Adults Procedures
  • Human Rights and Equality legislation
• Experience managing complex and high-risk cases.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to provide professional supervision, coaching or mentoring.
• Strong communication and partnership working skills.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.