CASPA Lead Practitioner

Luton Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Council is seeking an experienced CASPA Lead Practitioner to lead complex safeguarding work for adults at risk in collaboration with partners across agencies. You will chair multi-agency meetings, oversee complex case management, drive service improvements, and support a culture of continuous professional development through mentoring and coaching.

You will advocate for vulnerable adults and ensure compliance with relevant legislation while supervising practice and promoting high standards

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience working with adults in complex settings.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and Human Rights Act 1998.

Responsibilities

• Chair multi-agency safeguarding meetings and oversee complex casework.
• Lead and influence others through mentoring, coaching, or practice education.
• Drive service improvements and work with partners to achieve positive outcomes for adults at risk.

Skills

Social work expertise

Multi-agency collaboration

Lead/mentoring

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree/registration

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 ICT

Job description

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding adults and driving positive change through partnership working? We're looking for a CASPA Lead Practitioner to lead complex safeguarding work across multiple agencies, ensuring vulnerable adults receive the right support at the right time. You'll chair multi-agency meetings, oversee complex case management, drive service improvements, and work collaboratively with partners to achieve the best outcomes for people with multiple vulnerabilities.

To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have at least two years' post-qualification experience working with adults in complex social work settings. You'll bring a strong understanding of key legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and Human Rights Act 1998, alongside experience of safeguarding and multi-agency working.

You'll be confident leading and influencing others, whether through mentoring, coaching, practice education or chairing multi-agency meetings. Strong communication, report writing and organisational skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with a wide range of partners while managing complex casework and driving positive outcomes.

We're looking for someone who is committed to continuous professional development, with specialist training in areas such as Trauma Informed Care, Psychological Informed Environments (PIE), Motivational Interviewing, Coaching or Reflective Listening being highly desirable. You'll also have a minimum Level 2 qualification in English, Maths and ICT, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.

If you're proactive, relationship-focused and committed to improving outcomes for adults at risk, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

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