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Senior Practitioner- Adults Social CareService Care Solutions • Knowsley, ENG, GB
Senior Practitioner- Adults Social Care

Senior Practitioner- Adults Social Care

Service Care Solutions • Knowsley, ENG, GB
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Senior Practitioner - Adults Social Care\n
Knowsley Borough Council, Liverpool (L32 1TX)\n
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Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract\n
PAYE: £28.00 per hour\n
Umbrella: £36.82 per hour\n
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Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (2 days office-based, 3 days remote)\n
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\n Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Adults Social Care Team at Knowsley Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker looking to take on a leadership role, supporting practitioners, promoting best practice, and driving service improvement within a busy local authority setting.\n
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\n Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Provide supervision and support to Social Workers and Social Care Coordinators as directed by the Team Manager.
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  • Support and develop students on placement and Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) practitioners.
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  • Deliver professional advice, guidance, and support in line with the Care Act 2014 and best practice standards.
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  • Lead and coordinate team learning through reflective supervision, coaching, mentoring, and co-working.
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  • Support colleagues with risk management planning and assessments, particularly in complex and high-risk situations.
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  • Undertake quality assurance activities, including audits of assessments, support plans, and case records.
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  • Work alongside the Safeguarding and Quality Improvement Service to identify learning and development needs.
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  • Contribute to practice development and service improvement initiatives.
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  • Promote legal literacy and provide expertise regarding key legislation, including:\n
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    • Care Act 2014
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    • Mental Capacity Act 2005
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    • Mental Health Act 2007
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  • Manage an appropriate caseload, including complex and high-risk cases where required.
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  • Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Strategy Meetings, MARAMs, and Best Interests Meetings.
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  • Ensure accurate and timely recording in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
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  • Maintain continuous professional development and specialist expertise aligned to service needs.
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Requirements\n
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  • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
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  • Substantial experience within Adult Social Care.
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  • Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
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  • Experience supporting, supervising, or mentoring social care professionals.
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  • Ability to manage complex cases and provide professional leadership.
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  • Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
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Desirable\n
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  • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and registration.
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  • Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification.
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  • Practice Educator qualification.
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  • Willingness to undertake additional professional qualifications in line with service requirements.
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Benefits\n
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  • 3-month ongoing contract.
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  • Hybrid working arrangement.
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  • Competitive hourly rates.
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  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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  • Opportunity to influence practice standards and service development.
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  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to \n
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£200 Candidate Referral Bonus\n
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£150 Sign-Up Bonus for New Candidates\n
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\n For more information or to apply, contact Andrew Wiles at .
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