Overview

Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team in Nottinghamshire County Council. Multiple posts available in South and Mid Nottinghamshire. Fixed-term, full-time, 37 hours per week. Hybrid working. Duration: 6 months. Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum. Closing Date: 13 October 2025 23:55. This post is now closed.

Working Arrangements Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Develop as a practice lead to support the Team Manager, implementing change and embedding new ways of working.
• Enable effective integrated working with partners and promote independence through reablement and enablement approaches.
• Supervise and mentor staff; manage a small complex caseload with mixed priorities.
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and act as safeguarding manager for supervisees.
• Promote strength-based approaches, safeguarding principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• AMHP or Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults in multi-agency procedures; experience in staff supervision, training, and development.
• Full driver’s licence and use of a car for work.

What We Offer

• Latest technology for flexible working.
• Mileage payment.
• Career pathway with induction, supervision, and CPD.
• Occupational pension scheme.
• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Office presence: 2 days per week

Who We're Looking For

If you’re creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. For discussion, contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on 0115 9772119 or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on 0115 8041563.

Notes This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for full-time posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and require appropriate checks. We are committed to Equalities Act principles and Disability Confident Leader status.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Government Administration.

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and supports professional development, supervision, and safeguarding across teams.