Senior Practitioner

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bristol is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead social care efforts in the Inner City & East area. This role involves supervising practitioners, conducting assessments, and engaging with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have excellent leadership and communication skills, and experience in fostering innovative care solutions. The position offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options and an excellent rewards package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary work is essential.
• Ability to work quickly and proportionately.
• Involvement in safeguarding enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise social care practitioners and social workers.
• Conduct Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Support in strategic work with internal and external partners.

Skills

Leadership skills

Good communication

Time-management skills

Confidence in decision-making

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Senior Practitioner – Inner City & East Community Adult Social Care

Full Time, Permanent

We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner based within the Inner City & East Community adult social care team.

This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and supervisory skills working in the diverse inner city area of Bristol and be part of a new locality model of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with adults with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, older adults and carers.
• Undertake Care Act assessments and planned and unplanned reviews.
• Undertake S42 (Care Act) safeguarding enquiries.
• Maximise use of social capital, reablement support and technology‑enabled care to conduct support conversations, reassess when required and update support plans.
• Support and advise practitioners in weekly ward‑round/bed‑management meetings, CPA meetings, Blue Light meetings and other family and multi‑disciplinary meetings including Continuing Health Care assessments.

The work can be pressured and challenging. A creative approach and confidence in the ‘3‑Tier’ model are required to support the team in finding strengths‑based solutions and innovative technological solutions.

You will receive support from the Management Team and Service Manager, and you must have a keen interest and experience in multi‑disciplinary work, the ability to work quickly and proportionately, confident decision‑making and positive risk‑taking.

The Senior Practitioner role involves supervising social care practitioners and social workers, overseeing case management and supporting the development of ASYEs & student social workers. You will be part of the leadership team, undertake strategic work, and build relationships with internal and external partners.

Good communication and excellent time‑management skills are essential.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

We offer a fast‑moving, supportive work environment that allows you to use and develop your skills. For most roles, hybrid working arrangements are available, balancing service need and individual choice. You will receive an excellent rewards package, including flexible working, flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

Application Process

If you share our values and are ready to join our journey, please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted you must demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification and, where possible, the desirable criteria.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and ongoing workplace support.

If you would like more information, please e‑mail Christina Bates.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and is committed to diversity in hiring. Appointments will be made on merit.

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