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Advanced Social Work Practitioner
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East Midlands, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is an Advanced Social Work Practitioner post in the Mansfield Community Social Work Team within Nottinghamshire County Council's Adult Social Care service. The role combines frontline practice with leadership, including supervising and mentoring colleagues, complex casework and promoting strengths-based approaches. It is a permanent post of 18.5 hours a week with hybrid working, carrying a reduced caseload of complex work.
Social Work England registration and either AMHP, BIA, practice educator or postgraduate study are required.
- Lead and promote evidence-based social work practice
- Supervise, mentor and coach staff through reflective supervision
- Promote strengths-based, person-centred approaches that maximise independence and wellbeing
- Provide expertise in safeguarding, risk enablement, the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act
- Support the allocation and management of work across the team
- Undertake complex assessments and coordinate appropriate support plans
- Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to decision-making
- Act as a professional lead in key areas of practice
- Support service development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Undertake the AMHP or BIA role where appropriate
- Maintain a reduced caseload of complex and specialist work
- Recognised social work qualification
- AMHP, BIA, practice educator or relevant postgraduate study
- Registered with Social Work England
- Significant experience in adult social care, including complex casework and safeguarding
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting staff development
- Sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
- Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills
- Commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice
- Thrives in partnership and multi-disciplinary working
- Committed to continuous professional development and service excellence
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities to influence and shape practice across adult social care
- Access to high-quality learning and development
- Professional supervision and career progression pathways
- Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of social workers
- Strong partnership working with health and community services
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