Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator

AWD Online; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator integrated neighbourhood team lead to manage care teams and ensure effective support for adults. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in social care, with proven leadership skills. This role includes flexible and hybrid working options, along with local government pension and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as DIPSW, BASW, CQSW, or a relevant qualification (e.g., Nurse, OT, Physiotherapist).
• Previous experience in adult social care or health settings.
• Proven experience of supervising and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers.
• Coordinate complex cases, ensuring professional involvement supports the needs of adults at risk.
• Develop partnerships across health, social care, and voluntary services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Assessment skills

Decision-making

Building multi-agency relationships

Confident IT skills

Education

DIPSW, BASW, CQSW or relevant qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead to support adults and their carers across Rutland, promoting resilience and social inclusion within the community.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist / OT, Physiotherapist / Physio.

Salary: £44,075 to £47,181 per annum + Benefits (see below)

Location: Hybrid Working / Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands

Job type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week, flexible and agile working.

Job Overview

As a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead, you will manage Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers, ensuring adults receive timely and effective support. You will develop the integrated neighbourhood team model to bring together professionals from health, social care and voluntary sectors in a coordinated, person‑centred way. This role offers a chance to make a genuine difference by supporting adults to live safely, independently and connected to their communities.

Duties

• Lead and supervise Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers through regular supervision and development.
• Coordinate complex cases, ensuring professional involvement supports the needs of adults at risk and their carers.
• Develop the integrated neighbourhood model by building partnerships across health, social care and voluntary services to deliver coordinated support.
• Promote community resilience by supporting individuals to connect with their communities and live safely and independently.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues on complex cases and safeguarding matters.
• Monitor performance by supporting service reviews, data collection and quality assurance processes.
• Manage budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and in line with financial procedures.
• Maintain accurate case notes and prepare reports, including court documentation when required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Professional qualification such as DIPSW, BASW, CQSW, or a relevant qualification (e.g., Nurse, OT, Physiotherapist).
• Registration with Social Work England or the relevant professional body.
• Previous experience in adult social care or health settings.
• Proven experience of supervising and developing staff.
• Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to build strong multi‑agency relationships.
• Confident IT and record‑keeping skills.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing and work‑life balance.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost for the DBS check is paid by the organisation.