Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Job description

Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Salary

£45,529 - £50,908 per annum

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

12

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Castle House, Newark, NG24 1BY

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Competency Framework

Number of posts

1

Interview date

1 December 2026

Closing Date

22 November 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to supporting our community. We believe in empowering individuals to live with dignity, choice, and independence. Our team is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of residents across Nottinghamshire. Join us in making a difference!

Be there for your community when they need you most! Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Maximising Independence Service North. In this role, you will support adults with disabilities and mental health needs, helping them achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and Guiding: Provide professional supervision and mentorship to Community Care Officers.
• Assessing Needs: Conduct thorough assessments to identify individual needs and coordinate personalised outcomes.
• Promoting Independence: Encourage strengths-based practice, ensuring individuals have rights, choice, and control over their lives.
• Safeguarding: Conduct adult safeguarding investigations and manage complex decision-making processes.
• Collaborating: Work closely with health professionals, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Managing Caseloads: Oversee incoming work, allocate cases, and ensure timely reviews.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in social work, particularly in complex situations.
• Approved status as an AMHP, BIA, or Practice Educator (Level 2).
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and policies, including the Care Act 2014.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Compassion and Commitment: A high personal drive and dedication to excellent customer care.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with colleagues and service users.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Effective decision-making skills, balancing risks and resources.
• Organisational Skills: The ability to manage competing demands and priorities efficiently.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements to balance your professional and personal life.
• Professional Development: Access to regular supervision, training, and opportunities for career growth.
• Generous Leave: A competitive annual leave package to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Supportive Environment: An excellent occupational pension scheme and health & wellbeing support.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in your community! If you are passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their goals and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner!

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact John Draycott on 01158546012 or by email [email protected].

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.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.