Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator

AWD online; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Oakham is looking for a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator. In this full-time, permanent role, you will lead a team to support adults and their carers across Rutland. Responsibilities include managing community care coordinators, promoting resilience, and coordinating multi-agency support. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities. This is a chance to make a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Employee wellbeing commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or health settings.
• Proven experience supervising and developing staff.
• Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers.
• Coordinate complex cases for adults at risk.
• Develop partnerships across health, social care, and voluntary services.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Case coordination

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

DIPSW, BASW, CQSW or relevant qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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.

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

As a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead, you’ll manage Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers, ensuring adults receive timely and effective support.

You’ll 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, supporting adults to live safely, independently and connected to their communities.

Duties

• Lead and Supervise Team – Manage Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers through regular supervision and development.
• Coordinate Complex Cases – Ensure professional involvement supports the needs of adults at risk and their carers.
• Develop Integrated Neighbourhood Model – Build partnerships across health, social care and voluntary services to deliver coordinated support.
• Promote Community Resilience – Support individuals to connect with their communities and live safely and independently.
• Provide Specialist Advice – Offer guidance to colleagues on complex cases and safeguarding matters.
• Monitor Performance – Support service reviews, data collection and quality assurance processes.
• Manage Budgets – Ensure resources are used efficiently and in line with financial procedures.
• Maintain Records – Keep accurate case notes and prepare reports, including court documentation when required.

Candidate Requirements – Essential

• Professional qualification such as DIPSW, BASW, CQSW, or relevant qualification (e.g., Nurse, OT, Physiotherapist).
• Registration with Social Work England (or relevant 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 is paid by the organisation.

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF : AWDO-P14067 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies.

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