Advanced Practitioner | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leasowe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to provide case management for individuals with complex needs. The ideal candidate must be a qualified social worker with minimum two years' experience in statutory settings. Responsibilities include handling assessments, supporting colleagues, and providing supervision. The role presents opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS benefits

Wide range of training opportunities

Reflective supervision and appraisals

Qualifications

• At least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.
• Experience in working in complex situations.
• Ability to manage a small caseload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory social work functions including assessments and reviews.
• Support colleagues with chairing meetings and attending court.
• Provide supervision to newly qualified staff.

Skills

Complex case management

Adult safeguarding

MCA and best interest decisions

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner in the Integrated Disability Service. The team provides a case management service to people with complex needs, usually associated with learning disability. As an Advanced Practitioner you must be a qualified social worker with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.

You will carry a small caseload of complex cases and undertake some management tasks within the team. You must be able to support colleagues, deputise for the team manager as required, and provide supervision and mentoring to students, apprentices and ASYEs. You will be part of the wider management team of the care group.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of statutory social work functions including assessments, reviews, complex safeguarding inquiries, and tasks associated with the Mental Health Act.
• Support colleagues with chairing meetings and attending court, as well as carrying out formal supervision.
• Provide support to newly qualified staff through their first year of assisted practice.
• Be involved in project work and areas of research of interest to the practitioner.
• Support colleagues with their work and deputise for the team manager as required, including formal supervision and mentoring others.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified social worker with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.
• Demonstrable experience of working in complex situations, adult safeguarding, and a good understanding of the MCA and making best interest decisions.
• Ability to manage a small caseload of complex cases and to undertake management tasks within the team.
• Experience or ability to mentor or supervise others and inspire a supportive approach to colleagues, students, apprentices, and ASYEs.

Development and Support

• Our APs work within the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) NHS Foundation Trust, with access to NHS benefits and close links to the Local Authority.
• Access to a wide range of training from both organisations and a clear progression framework for social work staff.
• Regular reflective supervision and appraisals; a training programme tailored to individual needs.
• Opportunity to access the NHS Leadership Academy to develop management and leadership practice, and to engage with academic organisations for further study and research.

Organisation and Benefits

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people and employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites with services across Wirral, Cheshire and other areas.

We are an Outstanding provider for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and Good overall. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and hold the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and values diversity.

How to Apply and Recruitment Process

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to meet induction and initial training requirements.

Recruitment uses a values-based approach. Review the Trust’s Values and reflect them in your application, including examples from your work experience or personal life.

Please download a copy of the job description from the documents to download section for full details of responsibilities. For support with your application, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or 01244 393100.

DBS checks are paid by applicants and deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged. A small annual fee of £16 applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated. Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may close before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025