Senior Social Work Practitioner & Practice Lead (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary not stated but flexible pro‑r‑a

Hybrid working

Professional supervision and CPD

Career progression pathways

Staff mentoring and development

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Mansfield Community Social Work Team is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner on a permanent 18.5-hour-a-week basis. The role combines frontline practice with leadership, supervision and mentoring colleagues, handling complex cases while promoting strengths-based approaches.

The post requires registration with Social Work England and AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study, with a reduced caseload and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification.
• AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote evidence-based social work practice.
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff through reflective supervision.
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred approaches that maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Provide expertise in safeguarding, risk enablement, the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
• Support the allocation and management of work across the team.
• Undertake complex assessments and coordinate appropriate support plans.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to decision-making.
• Act as a professional lead in key areas of practice.
• Support service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake the AMHP or BIA role where appropriate.
• Maintain a reduced caseload of complex and specialist work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Decision-making

Partnership working

Education

Social work qualification

AMHP / BIA or practice educator or postgraduate study

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Mansfield Community Social Work Team is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner on a permanent 18.5-hour-a-week basis. The role combines frontline practice with leadership, supervision and mentoring colleagues, handling complex cases while promoting strengths-based approaches.

The post requires registration with Social Work England and AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study, with a reduced caseload and hybrid working arrangements.