Senior Practitioner – Front Door Service

What will your responsibilities be?

Supporting the Front Door function, including screening new referrals and contributing to case allocation and workload management.

• Providing professional consultation, direction, and support to practitioners, particularly in complex or high‑risk situations.
• Leading safeguarding decision‑making, including coordinating and chairing strategy discussions where required.
• Undertaking statutory duties in line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Managing a complex caseload, supporting adults and families where needs are challenging and require advanced practice skills.
• Supporting the development of team practice, including mentoring, supervision, and professional guidance to staff and students.
• Assisting the Team Manager in maintaining a positive team culture, performance standards, and evidence‑based practice.
• Contributing to multi‑agency working, ensuring integrated service delivery across partner organisations.

To be successful in this role you must have;

• Professional
  
  Qualification:
  
  MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW (or Occupational Therapy qualification with HCPC registration).
• Registration:
  Must be registered with Social Work England (or HCPC where applicable).
• Significant post‑qualified experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong background in safeguarding and complex casework.
• Experience providing supervision, mentoring, or leadership within a team setting.

• Expert understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation is desirable.

• Advanced assessment, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead practice, manage risk, and support others in complex scenarios.
• Strong communication and ability to chair meetings effectively.

Practice Educator, AMHP, or Best Interests Assessor qualification.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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