Senior Practitioner

Newcastle City Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council seeks a Senior Practitioner to join Adult Social CarePoint, working in a dynamic team that supports adults, carers, and partners. This role combines office and home-based work, requiring a recognised social work qualification and a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes for those we support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a defined benefit pension scheme

Home electronics and vehicle leasing schemes

A dedicated induction period

Flexi Scheme

Qualifications

• 3-4 years post qualifying experience in field work.
• Recognised Social Work Qualification (e.g., CQSW, CSS, DipSW).
• Completion of post qualifying modules.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Managers with day-to-day organisation and supervision.
• Support training and inductions.
• Respond to crisis situations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full- time Senior Practitioner post within Adult Social CarePoint.



This is an exciting time to join Adult Social CarePoint as we continue to evaluate and improve our front door services. We are a duty and short-term prevention team that cover a variety of tasks meaning every day is different and presents with new challenges in a fast-paced environment. The work is varied and fast paced. You will work in a team which includes Social Workers, Social Care Assessment Officers, Contact Officers and two Team Managers.



The team incorporates a new MDT front door service, short term case management work and duty tasks such as responding crisis situations. The role will involve a combination of office and home-based working with access to a work laptop and mobile phone.

The role will also require you to assist the Team Managers in the day-to-day organisation and supervision of the team, and support with training and inductions while contributing to the ongoing development of the service.



We are looking for dynamic individuals who are committed to providing an excellent social work service and who bring a comprehensive knowledge and skill-base to the challenge of working with adults, carers and external partners. You must be an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes. Candidates will be required to have the determination, commitment and social work value base to create positive outcomes for those we support.



This post requires you to hold a recognised Social Work Qualification, e.g. CQSW, CSS, DipSW, Degree in Social Work, or equivalent, with at least 3 to 4 years post qualifying experience in field work. You should have also completed post qualifying modules and In-House progression (or equivalent process from previous employer).



We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.



Benefits:

*A dedicated induction period

* The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive team, who are committed to improving outcomes for the adults we work with.

*Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with options to purchase additional leave

*A generous Flexi Scheme

*Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support

*Access to a defined benefit pension scheme

*Home electronics and vehicle leasing schemes



Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you used to set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.



If you would like to informally discuss the role, please contact Team Managers Joe Virtue or Jill Griffiths on 0191 278 2898.