Lead Advanced Practitioner – Learning Disability & Autism

Sandwell; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead day-to-day operations within the Learning Disability & Autism Team. The post supports adults and families, overseeing assessments, care planning and safeguarding within a busy, multidisciplinary environment.

Hybrid working is available at Oldbury Council House. You will supervise staff, prioritise customer enquiries, and ensure timely Care Act assessments while aligning practice with current legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience of partnership working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supervision responsibility for staff or students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks relevant to adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Care Team Manager with professional supervision of team members.
• Prioritise enquiries from customers and ensure timely responses to Care Act assessment requests.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Care Act 2014 and related frameworks.
• Supervise staff daily, work with NHS and other professionals with a customer focus.
• Manage budgets within allocated resources and deputise for the Team Manager.

Skills

Partnership work

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

DipSW / Social Work Degree

Job description

Sandwell Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to lead day-to-day operations within the Learning Disability & Autism Team. The post supports adults and families, overseeing assessments, care planning and safeguarding within a busy, multidisciplinary environment.

Hybrid working is available at Oldbury Council House. You will supervise staff, prioritise customer enquiries, and ensure timely Care Act assessments while aligning practice with current legislation.