Advanced Social Work Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary not stated but flexible pro‑r‑a

Hybrid working

Professional supervision and CPD

Career progression pathways

Staff mentoring and development

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Mansfield Community Social Work Team is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner on a permanent 18.5-hour-a-week basis. The role combines frontline practice with leadership, supervision and mentoring colleagues, handling complex cases while promoting strengths-based approaches.

The post requires registration with Social Work England and AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study, with a reduced caseload and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification.
• AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote evidence-based social work practice.
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff through reflective supervision.
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred approaches that maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Provide expertise in safeguarding, risk enablement, the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
• Support the allocation and management of work across the team.
• Undertake complex assessments and coordinate appropriate support plans.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to decision-making.
• Act as a professional lead in key areas of practice.
• Support service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake the AMHP or BIA role where appropriate.
• Maintain a reduced caseload of complex and specialist work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Decision-making

Partnership working

Education

Social work qualification

AMHP / BIA or practice educator or postgraduate study

Job description

This is an Advanced Social Work Practitioner post in the Mansfield Community Social Work Team within Nottinghamshire County Council's Adult Social Care service. The role combines frontline practice with leadership, including supervising and mentoring colleagues, complex casework and promoting strengths-based approaches. It is a permanent post of 18.5 hours a week with hybrid working, carrying a reduced caseload of complex work. Social Work England registration and either AMHP, BIA, practice educator or postgraduate study are required.

What the job involves

• Lead and promote evidence-based social work practice
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff through reflective supervision
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred approaches that maximise independence and wellbeing
• Provide expertise in safeguarding, risk enablement, the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act
• Support the allocation and management of work across the team
• Undertake complex assessments and coordinate appropriate support plans
• Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to decision-making
• Act as a professional lead in key areas of practice
• Support service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Undertake the AMHP or BIA role where appropriate
• Maintain a reduced caseload of complex and specialist work

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification
• AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study

Registration & licences

• Registered with Social Work England

Experience

• Significant experience in adult social care, including complex casework and safeguarding
• Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting staff development

Skills & knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills
• Commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice
• Thrives in partnership and multi-disciplinary working
• Committed to continuous professional development and service excellence

What’s offered

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to influence and shape practice across adult social care
• Access to high-quality learning and development
• Professional supervision and career progression pathways
• Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of social workers
• Strong partnership working with health and community services