Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Annual leave

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council in Nottinghamshire is recruiting an Advanced Social Work Practitioner for the Maximising Independence Service (MIS) North, covering Bassetlaw and Newark. The role requires AMHP, BIA, and Practice Educator status, with a focus on evidence-based, person-centred approaches and leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

This hybrid, full-time post offers up to £49k per year, a supportive team, ongoing CPD, flexible working, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification recognised by SWE.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• AMHP/BIA or Practice Educator Level 2 status.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and adult safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision and mentoring to team members.
• Oversee referrals, allocate work and ensure service quality.
• Lead with evidence-based, person-centred approaches.
• Carry a reduced caseload of complex cases including safeguarding.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and build cross-agency partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Adult safeguarding

Education

Social Work Qualification recognised by Social Work England

Registered with Social Work England

AMHP / BIA / Practice Educator Level 2

Job description

Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

Hours per week 37

Work Base Welbeck House, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

Working Arrangements Hybrid

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Competency Framework Tier 7b

Number of posts: 1

Interview date: 15 September 2026

Closing Date 01 September 2026 23:55

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are deeply rooted in our community. We strive to support our residents in living with dignity, choice, and independence. Our commitment to our staff is equally strong, ensuring that everyone feels valued and empowered to grow.

Join our Maximising Independence Service (MIS) North, where we focus on helping individuals achieve their goals through early intervention and personalised support. Covering the areas of Bassetlaw and Newark, our service is dedicated to promoting wellbeing and independence. We are looking for a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, who is an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Best Interests Assessor (BIA), and Practice Educator (Level 2). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and make a real difference in people's lives.

As An Advanced Social Work Practitioner, You Will

• Lead and Inspire: Provide professional supervision and mentoring to team members.
• Manage with Care: Oversee incoming referrals, allocate work, and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Champion Change: Act as a practice lead, promoting evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
• Handle Complexity: Carry a reduced caseload of complex cases, including safeguarding and mental health assessments.
• Collaborate Effectively: Chair multi-agency meetings and foster strong partnerships with other agencies.

To Thrive In This Role, You Will Need

• A Social Work Qualification recognised by Social Work England.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Approved status as an AMHP, BIA, or Practice Educator (Level 2).
• A solid understanding of adult safeguarding and relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of making decisions in complex situations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills to build relationships with colleagues and service users.
• Commitment to Inclusion: A dedication to fairness, respect, and dignity in all interactions.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A supportive and skilled multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ongoing training and coaching, including annual appraisals and CPD opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements with the latest technology to support hybrid work.
• A generous annual leave package and a comprehensive pension scheme.
• A friendly workplace where everyone is valued and supported.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.