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Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Adults Communities Team Specialism: Qualified Social Worker (QSW) – Adult Location: Knowsley, UK Salary: £35.97 per hour Type: Ongoing – Part Time / Full Time

Step into a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Practitioner within the Adults Communities Team in Knowsley, earning a competitive £35.97 hourly rate. This ongoing role offers flexibility with part‑time and full‑time options, allowing you to find the ideal balance between professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. You’ll play a key leadership role – providing professional supervision, guidance, and support to colleagues while ensuring high standards of social work practice and safeguarding across the service.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact by helping adults and their carers achieve independence, dignity, and improved quality of life, all while contributing to the development and efficiency of a thriving local authority team.

Flexible Working: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to create a schedule that suits your lifestyle.

Excellent Pay Rates: Benefit from competitive hourly pay that reflects your experience and professional expertise.

Diverse Caseload: Engage with a wide range of adults and carers, providing variety and opportunity for continuous learning.

Professional Development: Enjoy access to mentoring, reflective supervision, and ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and career progression.

Support the Team Manager in managing the day-to-day operations and ensuring effective service delivery.

Provide professional supervision and mentoring to social workers and team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

Undertake quality assurance reviews of assessments, support plans, and safeguarding documentation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Manage duty calls, crises, and safeguarding referrals, ensuring prompt and effective responses.

Chair key meetings, including MARAM and complex case discussions, ensuring coordinated and safe multi-agency decision‑making.

Hold a small caseload of complex cases, applying advanced assessment and care planning skills.

Work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote integrated care, positive outcomes, and high-quality support for service users.

Knowsley offers the perfect blend of community warmth, accessibility, and scenic charm. With its beautiful parks, welcoming neighbourhoods, and convenient links to Liverpool and Manchester, Knowsley provides an exceptional place to live and work. Whether you’re looking for professional growth or a fulfilling role within a supportive community, this is an excellent opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives.