Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Mileage payments

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Modern technology access

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to support adults with disabilities and mental health needs within the Newark and Sherwood Community Social Work Team. You will provide professional supervision, lead practice improvement and coordinate personalised outcomes.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid environment, apply safeguarding knowledge, and promote rights, choice and independence for individuals while supporting staff development and partnership

Qualifications

• A recognised social work qualification (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

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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 beingaccredited 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.