Lead Practitioner Adults (Grade J) - Social Care Qualified

LinsCare; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Impactful work with vulnerable adults

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council in Merseyside is seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care to provide strategic leadership within the Adults team. You will guide both qualified and unqualified colleagues, oversee complex cases, and ensure personalised, outcome-focused support for vulnerable adults.

Working with Team Managers, you will promote best practices, support staff development, and drive service improvements while safeguarding and regulatory compliance remain at the

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
• Current HCPC registration (where applicable).
• Significant post-qualification experience within statutory Adult Social Care.
• Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding adults.
• Experience supervising and supporting qualified and unqualified staff.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice leadership and support to qualified and unqualified team members.
• Support the management of complex adult social care cases and safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake complex assessments, risk assessments and person-centred support planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide professional supervision, mentoring and reflective practice opportunities.
• Promote effective multi-agency working with health professionals, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
• Support the effective commissioning of personalised care packages and ensure value for money.
• Monitor the quality of assessments, reports, case recording and reviews.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Promote continuous improvement and high standards of professional practice across the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Education

Degree or equivalent in Social Work or allied profession

Job description

Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care

Location: Merseyside

Pay Rate: £53.02 per hour (Umbrella)

Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Department: Adult Social Care

Contract: Temporary / Agency

Make a Difference. Lead Practice. Improve Lives.

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care to join its Adult Social Care team in Merseyside.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional to take on a leadership role, supporting high-quality social work practice, providing guidance to colleagues and ensuring vulnerable adults receive personalised, outcome-focused care and support.

Working alongside Team Managers, you will play a key role in leading and developing the team, promoting best practice and supporting the delivery of effective services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practice leadership, guidance and support to qualified and unqualified team members.
• Support the management of complex adult social care cases and safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake complex assessments, risk assessments and person-centred support planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide professional supervision, mentoring and reflective practice opportunities.
• Promote effective multi-agency working with health professionals, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
• Support the effective commissioning of personalised care packages and ensure value for money.
• Monitor the quality of assessments, reports, case recording and reviews.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Promote continuous improvement and high standards of professional practice across the team.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
• Current HCPC registration (where applicable to professional discipline).
• Significant post-qualification experience within statutory Adult Social Care.
• Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding adults.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Experience supervising and supporting qualified and unqualified staff.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to provide professional challenge and promote reflective practice.

What's on Offer?

• £53.02 per hour (Umbrella)
• Opportunity to work with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
• A senior practice leadership position.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable adults.
• Work within a supportive Adult Social Care environment.