Senior Social Work Practitioner - Hybrid, Lead & Mentor

Compass Community; Cottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £100 p/m

Therapeutic wellbeing sessions

MediCash health benefits

REACH awards up to £150/month

Service awards (up to £600)

Job summary

Compass Community in Cottingham is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join an experienced team. The role is hybrid, requiring three days per week at the assessment centre and home-working on other days. A valid driving licence is essential to the role.

You will lead on projects, supervise staff, and provide expert guidance on safeguarding and regulatory matters. You will collaborate with the Operations Manager to support complex cases and ensure adherence to policy and standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant professional qualification in social work and be registered with Social Care England (or equivalent).
• Substantial experience in residential practice including assessments.
• Strong knowledge of parent and child regulations, child care law and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, flexible service to parents and children using guidance to inform practice decisions and safeguarding.
• Provide line management and supervision for social care staff/students while managing a reduced caseload.
• Ensure service aligns with Compass Parent & Child policy, regulations and standards, and works with the Inspecting Body.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to handle complex cases, coach and mentor practice development, and respond to safeguarding issues.

Skills

Social work qualifications

Registration with Social Care England

Residential practice experience

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Compass Community in Cottingham is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join an experienced team. The role is hybrid, requiring three days per week at the assessment centre and home-working on other days. A valid driving licence is essential to the role.

You will lead on projects, supervise staff, and provide expert guidance on safeguarding and regulatory matters. You will collaborate with the Operations Manager to support complex cases and ensure adherence to policy and standards.