Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Salary: £44,075 – £49,282 per annum

Type of vacancy: Fixed Term, Full Time, 6 months, 37 hours per week, Hybrid, South and Mid Notts

Responsibilities

• Develop as a practice lead integral to supporting the Team Manager and implementing change
• Supervise and mentor staff, manage a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work
• Act as safeguarding manager for the people you supervise, safeguarding vulnerable people
• Promote strength-based approaches, choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support
• Work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast‑paced team

Key Skills and Essential Requirements

• Building trusted relationships, active listening and central decision‑making
• Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity
• Respectful communication with and about people, recognising that people are experts in their own lives
• Professional curiosity and continuous learning, challenging marginalising circumstances

What We Offer

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

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well‑being. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice.

Eligibility: Social Work Qualification, registered by Social Work England, AMHP, BIA, or Practice Educator (Level 2) knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult’s work, staff supervision, training and development; full driver’s licence and car for work.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Office presence 2 days per week.

Contact: Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on 0115 9772119 or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on 0115 8041563 if you want to discuss further.