Senior Social Work Practitioner — Lead & Innovate Care

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Generous leave

Community impact

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Broxtowe Community Social Work Team to lead and develop all-age working practices. You will support Team Managers and drive innovative changes to improve social care outcomes.

The role requires a social work qualification, SW England registration, and substantial adult social care experience. It offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (Degree in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult social care, community setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality social care services.
• Collaborate to develop and implement new working practices.
• Provide expert guidance and support to less experienced social workers.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Engage with service users and families to ensure their voices are heard.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of services and interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Broxtowe Community Social Work Team to lead and develop all-age working practices. You will support Team Managers and drive innovative changes to improve social care outcomes.

The role requires a social work qualification, SW England registration, and substantial adult social care experience. It offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.