Senior Practitioner

Advance; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in the UK is seeking Senior Practitioners to enhance the lives of vulnerable individuals. You will be responsible for leading support services and ensuring a person-centred approach in various locations across Worcestershire. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. Opportunities for professional development and a diverse work environment are provided. Competitive salary based on hours worked, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability and determination to support people with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and observe support workers to ensure best practice.
• Coach team to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Work with Operations Manager and Support Workers to implement plans.
• Take an active role in training and development of staff.

Skills

Flexible and proactive

Good communication skills

Good IT knowledge

Education

Experience with learning disabilities or mental health support

Job description

Position: Senior Practitioner x 2 posts
Location: Worcestershire

Hours: Two roles:
1 role working 24 hours per week covering Bromsgrove & Redditch.
1 role working 16 hours per week covering Droitwich, Worcester & Malvern.

Salary: 24 hours per week contract: £18,408.13 per annum. 16 hours per week contract: £12,272.09 per annum.
Job Ref: 4854

Note: We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? As Senior Practitioners you will work alongside your Support Manager to provide an excellent support service for the customers around Worcestershire. You will support by leading, developing, monitoring, and evaluating support practice in line with Advance policies and procedures, best practice, contractual and regulatory standards. You will be passionate about ensuring the service delivered is person‑centred and supports people to develop their confidence, skills and independence in their own home and in the local community.

We are looking to recruit two Senior Practitioners to cover the following locations:

• Bromsgrove and Redditch on a 24 hour contract per week
• Droitwich, Worcestershire and Malvern on a 16 hour contract per week

You must have a full UK/International driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Mileage will be paid for at £0.45 per mile.

Role Responsibilities

• Support and observe support workers in their role and ensure best practice.
• Coach team members to deal with challenging behaviours, act as a role model and encourage a reflective culture.
• Work effectively across a range of teams, including peer groups, multi‑disciplinary and specialist health teams.
• Support the review and update of support plans and documents relating to customers.
• Work with the Operations Manager, Support Manager and Support Workers to develop and implement plans that promote people’s communication and support them in making choices and decisions.
• Take an active role in the training, coaching and development of staff on all aspects of mental health and person‑centred delivery, including organising community of practice groups, training events and workshops.
• Be alert to and proactive in safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of customers, yourself and colleagues.
• Attend meetings where appropriate to discuss customers’ progress and plan for future transitions.

About the Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving the lives of local, vulnerable people, and we will consider your application even if you don’t have previous experience working in care or support. What matters to us is your ability and determination to support people with learning disabilities, and the values you can bring to Advance.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working with people with learning disabilities or mental health support, however training can be given to the right applicant. The role requires the following qualities:

• Are flexible, reliable and proactive.
• Support the customers’ goals to live the lifestyle of their choosing.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Work with a person‑centred approach.
• Good IT knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to complete good quality support records.
• Good at working on your own and within a team.

Contact

For more information about the role please contact Shannon Hewlett on 07740634093 or email [e-mail]. Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

About the Organisation

Advance is a national, not‑for‑profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry‑recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer who values its staff and the difference they make to customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds. All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff.

Benefits of Working for Advance

• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part‑time hours).
• Sector‑specific training provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development.
• Access to Perks at Work for discounts on cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and more.
• Long‑service awards payable in 5‑year increments.
• Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service).
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance.
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment).

Regulation & Safeguarding

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours and the way we work together. Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees safeguarding arrangements and ensures concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures. We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [e-mail].

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.