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

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

Job summary

A leading health and social care organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator to lead Integrated Care services in Rutland. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with flexible and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have relevant professional qualifications, strong communication skills, and experience in adult care settings. The role involves managing teams and building relationships across different sectors to support community welfare.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Wellbeing commitment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers through regular supervision.
• Ensure professional involvement supports the needs of adults at risk.
• Build partnerships across health, social care and voluntary services.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Decision-making skills

Multi-agency relationship building

IT skills

Education

DIPSW / BASW / CQSW or equivalent

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

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

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 Senior Practitioner / Community Health and Social Care Coordinator Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead role offers a chance to make a genuine difference—supporting adults to live safely, independently and connected to their communities.

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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.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14067