Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage payments

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council in the East Midlands is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to support adults with disabilities and mental health needs in Newark and Sherwood.

You will provide supervision to Community Care Officers, assess needs, coordinate outcomes, conduct safeguarding investigations and promote strengths‑based practice while balancing risk and independence, with a hybrid, full-time role and a competitive salary band.

Qualifications

• A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding practices.
• Proven experience in adult social care, particularly with disabilities and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision and leadership to Community Care Officers.
• Assess needs and coordinate personalised outcomes for adults.
• Conduct adult safeguarding investigations and engage in complex decision-making.
• Promote strengths-based practice, ensuring rights, choice, and control for individuals.
• Manage risks and uncertainties while maximising independence.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Resilience

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Salary

£45,529 - £50,908 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Castle House, Newark, NG24 1BY

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 6

Number of posts

2

Interview date

1 December 2026

Closing Date

22 November 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council

is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our community members. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and enhance their quality of life.

Be there for your community when they need you most – and we’ll be there for you.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in our Newark and Sherwood Community Social Work Team, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with disabilities and mental health needs. Your expertise will help individuals achieve greater independence and improve their overall well-being.

In This Rewarding Role, You Will

• Provide professional supervision and leadership to Community Care Officers.
• Assess needs and coordinate personalised outcomes for adults.
• Conduct adult safeguarding investigations and engage in complex decision-making.
• Promote strengths-based practice, ensuring rights, choice, and control for individuals.
• Manage risks and uncertainties while maximising independence.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding practices.
• Proven experience in adult social care, particularly with disabilities and mental health.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Exhibits resilience and a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Encourages collaboration and teamwork within the community.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we value our employees and offer

• A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to modern technology and resources to support your work.
• Mileage payments and generous annual leave.
• An excellent occupational pension scheme to secure your future.

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 undergo 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.