Senior Practitioner - Adults Communities Team - Knowsley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social work recruitment agency in Knowsley seeks a Senior Practitioner for the Adults Communities Team. This role offers flexible part-time or full-time hours, competitive pay of £35.97 per hour, and the opportunity to lead and mentor social work professionals. Ideal candidates will be QSWs with strong leadership skills. Join us to help adults achieve independence and improve their quality of life, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Excellent Pay Rates

Diverse Caseload

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Qualified Social Worker (QSW).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and crises.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Provide professional supervision and mentoring.
• Undertake quality assurance reviews.
• Manage duty calls and safeguarding referrals.
• Chair key multi-agency meetings.
• Hold a small caseload of complex cases.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for integrated care.

Skills

Professional supervision

Quality assurance reviews

Advanced assessment and care planning

Collaboration with partner agencies

Job description

Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Adults Communities Team Specialism: Qualified Social Worker (QSW) – Adult Location: Knowsley, UK Salary: £35.97 per hour Type: Ongoing – Part Time / Full Time

Step into a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Practitioner within the Adults Communities Team in Knowsley, earning a competitive £35.97 hourly rate. This ongoing role offers flexibility with part‑time and full‑time options, allowing you to find the ideal balance between professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. You’ll play a key leadership role – providing professional supervision, guidance, and support to colleagues while ensuring high standards of social work practice and safeguarding across the service.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact by helping adults and their carers achieve independence, dignity, and improved quality of life, all while contributing to the development and efficiency of a thriving local authority team.

Perks and Benefits:

Flexible Working: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to create a schedule that suits your lifestyle.

Excellent Pay Rates: Benefit from competitive hourly pay that reflects your experience and professional expertise.

Diverse Caseload: Engage with a wide range of adults and carers, providing variety and opportunity for continuous learning.

Professional Development: Enjoy access to mentoring, reflective supervision, and ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and career progression.

What You Will Do:

Support the Team Manager in managing the day-to-day operations and ensuring effective service delivery.

Provide professional supervision and mentoring to social workers and team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

Undertake quality assurance reviews of assessments, support plans, and safeguarding documentation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Manage duty calls, crises, and safeguarding referrals, ensuring prompt and effective responses.

Chair key meetings, including MARAM and complex case discussions, ensuring coordinated and safe multi-agency decision‑making.

Hold a small caseload of complex cases, applying advanced assessment and care planning skills.

Work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote integrated care, positive outcomes, and high-quality support for service users.

Why Knowsley?

Knowsley offers the perfect blend of community warmth, accessibility, and scenic charm. With its beautiful parks, welcoming neighbourhoods, and convenient links to Liverpool and Manchester, Knowsley provides an exceptional place to live and work. Whether you’re looking for professional growth or a fulfilling role within a supportive community, this is an excellent opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives.