Advanced Practitioner – Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Aylesbury seeks an Advanced Practitioner for the Continuing Healthcare Team. You will lead assessments and provide support within the Adult Social Care framework. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work degree and relevant registration, possess strong communication skills, and be adept at making evidence-based decisions. This full-time, permanent role offers a market premium and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Market premium of £2,525 per annum

Golden Hello payment of £2,500

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent).
• Have access to a vehicle and hold a full driving licence.
• Be ready to apply the CHC Framework with knowledge of related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead CHC assessments confidently advocating for the Local Authority.
• Prepare evidence-based position statements for disputes.
• Provide support to ASC colleagues navigating CHC challenges.

Skills

Natural communicator

Evidence-based decision-making

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Persistence

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Tools

Digital resources access

Job description

Advanced Practitioner – Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team

Location: Aylesbury

If you're driven by making a real difference, thrive in complex and rewarding environments, and want to be part of a team that values your expertise this could be the perfect role for you.

In addition to the advertised salary, you’ll receive:

• A market premium of £2,525 per annum
• A ‘Golden Hello’ payment of £2,500, paid upon successful completion of your probationary period

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively neworganisation that combines the strengths and expertiseof the previousfive councils in the countytocreate positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to providestronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

About the role

What’s the Role About?

This full-time, permanent position places you at the heart of key decision-making within the CHC framework. You’ll be instrumental in shaping outcomes for the Local Authority, representing its position in assessments and disputes, and supporting the wider Adult Social Care (ASC) workforce. Working closely with ASC colleagues, the CHC Team ensures high-quality assessments are carried out in line with the CHC Framework making sure those eligible for funding receive it at the right time. Collaboration is key, and we’re looking for motivated, ambitious, and inspiring professionals to join us on this journey.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead CHC assessments (DST meetings), confidently advocating for the Local Authority
• Prepare clear, evidence-based position statements and represent the LA in dispute processes
• Review complex evidence objectively and make informed decisions that support the LA’s perspective
• Provide day-to-day support to ASC colleagues navigating CHC challenges
• Deliver engaging CHC training sessions, workshops, and ongoing support

Why Join Us?

We’re Closer Than You Think!
With excellent transport links including the A41, M25, M40 and multiple train stations around Aylesbury, we’re easily accessible from a wide range of locations.

We Invest in You.
Staff wellbeing is a priority, we know that to support others, you need to feel supported yourself. Our team culture includes weekly catch-ups, strong community links, and inclusive communication.

Realistic Expectations.
You’ll have a manageable caseload of DST meetings and work closely with your manager to ensure a balanced and enriching experience. You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team, you're never alone.

Team Spirit.
We value collaboration, learning, and growth. You’ll be encouraged to share your insights and help shape the future of CHC practice.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

You’ll be confident in applying the CHC Framework and bring a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making. You’ll be ready to be a key voice in shaping outcomes and driving positive change.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent)
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle

You’ll be a natural communicator, comfortable working independently and collaboratively. You’ll bring your knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and the CHC Framework to support adults and their families in a meaningful way. Persistence, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset are essential.

Please see the attached job summary for full details.

Other information

If you have any questions or would like to hear more about this exciting role, please contact:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining us, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

We know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Service Area

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to ensuring that our residents stay as independent as they can, for as long as possible. Everyone has the right to live a fulfilling and nourishing life, and for many people, social care plays a key role in achieving that.

We are looking for dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about enabling clients to fulfil their potential, whilst promoting self-determination, and who are passionate, supportive, motivated, and confident when supporting and communicating with people - either on the telephone or face to face.

Your work will include carrying out needs assessments, creating person-centred and strengths-based care plans, ensuring delivery of services, and reviewing outcomes with the individual, their personal networks, and support providers.

You will work in partnership with other professionals and organisations to support our residents effectively and holistically. Our Social Workers will endorse and act by the principles of personalisation, ensuring that care and support plans are person-centred, and as far as is safely possible, you will put the people with whom you work in control of their lives.

You will also demonstrate emotional resilience and intelligence - which is the ability to maintain focus and to ‘keep going’ despite setbacks and stressful situations, a real desire to enable clients to achieve or maintain their goals of living independently and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

So, if you are looking for a new challenge, want to become part of a team that places a premium on listening and learning, and which is determined to make a difference – we want to hear from you!

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.