Senior Practitioner, Preparing for Adulthood – Social Work Lead

Hackney Borough Council; London Borough of Hackney; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hackney Borough Council is seeking a qualified Senior Practitioner for the Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA) in Hackney. You will supervise practitioners, deputise for the Team Manager, and lead social work for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to safeguarding, care act compliance, and person-centred planning, with opportunities for professional development and integrated health/social care work.

Formación

• Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
• Post-qualification experience in statutory Adult Services with supervisory/management support.
• Experience with learning disabilities and autism preferred.
• Knowledge of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles.

Responsabilidades

• Provide supervisory/mentoring support to social work practitioners.
• Deputise for the Team Manager to support the PfA team.
• Deliver quality social work for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Conocimientos

Qualified Social Worker

Supervisory experience

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with autism

Care Act / Mental Capacity Act

Educación

Social Work degree

Descripción del empleo

Hackney Borough Council is seeking a qualified Senior Practitioner for the Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA) in Hackney. You will supervise practitioners, deputise for the Team Manager, and lead social work for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to safeguarding, care act compliance, and person-centred planning, with opportunities for professional development and integrated health/social care work.