Advanced Practitioner

Applefields School; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Staff development

Job summary

Applefields School is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead on quality assurance and safeguarding within our Mental Health Team for adults. You will guide complex casework, mentor staff, and drive best practice across the service.

The role offers flexible working practices, including options to work from other locations or from home, with generous leave and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in safeguarding, risk assessment, MCA and Best Interest decision‑making.
• Provide confident, evidence‑based professional judgement to support safe, person‑centred practice.
• Strong leadership and practice development skills to mentor colleagues and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality assurance, safeguarding coordination, and complex casework.
• Support managers to embed strength-based, relationship-focused practice.
• Mentor and coach colleagues to drive best practice and performance.
• Manage a small team of Social Care Coordinators and Wellbeing Officers.

Skills

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

MCA

Best Interest decision-making

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Vacancy Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step? Join us as an Advanced Practitioner and help shape the future of adult social care across the community in our specialist Mental Health Team.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead on quality assurance, safeguarding coordination, and complex casework
• Support managers to embed strength-based, relationship-focused practice
• Mentor and coach colleagues, driving best practice and performance
• Manage a small team of Social Care Coordinators and Wellbeing Officers

We are looking for someone who brings:

Expertise in safeguarding, risk assessment, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Best Interest decision‑making

You will provide confident, evidence‑based professional judgement to support safe and person‑centred practice.

A passion for improving outcomes for adults and carers

You are driven by making a real difference, promoting independence, dignity, wellbeing, and positive experiences for the people we support.

Strong leadership and practice development skills

You will champion high standards, mentor colleagues, and help shape a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

• Be at the heart of implementing the Care Act and new Adult Social Care Assurance Framework
• Influence practice and outcomes across Health & Adult Services
• Enjoy a supportive, forward-thinking environment

What We Offer

• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
• Generous leave entitlement
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts and salary sacrifice discount schemes through our Everybody Benefits offer.
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning
• Progression and career-enhancement opportunities
• Access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices.
• In addition to in-house occupational health services, preferential rates on a private health scheme are available through payroll deductions.
• Staff who use a computer as a regular part of their job are entitled to a free eye test.

Shortlisting Date: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.