Lead Practitioner – Urgent Community Rapid Response

Thurrock Council; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS

Hybrid working

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Thurrock Council is recruiting a Senior Practitioner for the Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT). You will lead professional practice, oversee complex assessments, and coordinate rapid support to prevent hospital admissions and support safe discharges.

The role requires strong safeguarding, risk management, and collaboration with health partners. A social work qualification with registration is essential, and Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check with Adult Barred List is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional leadership and oversight within the Urgent Community Response Team, supporting high‑quality, person‑centred practice
• Undertaking complex assessments and making informed decisions to manage risk and ensure safe, timely interventions
• Coordinating and delivering rapid response support to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges
• Supervising and supporting team members, offering guidance, mentoring, and reflective practice
• Working collaboratively with health partners and other agencies to ensure integrated and effective service delivery
• Managing a dynamic caseload, prioritising urgent needs within a fast‑paced, 7‑day service
• Contributing to service development, continuous improvement, and the achievement of team and organisational objectives

Job description

Thurrock Council is recruiting a Senior Practitioner for the Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT). You will lead professional practice, oversee complex assessments, and coordinate rapid support to prevent hospital admissions and support safe discharges.

The role requires strong safeguarding, risk management, and collaboration with health partners. A social work qualification with registration is essential, and Enhanced DBS is required.