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Telford & Wrekin Council, 3 x Adult Practitioner vacancies - Telford Integrated Community Assessment Team (TICAT)

Full‑time – 37 hours per week.

Permanent position.

’An exciting opportunity has arisen for the above positions. You will work closely with a Multi‑Disciplinary Team to provide Statutory Social Work. You will work with individuals, carers and their families supporting discharge to assess, flow through enablement care and admission avoidance, following discharge from hospital. Using care closer to the community principles, the postholder will work with a wide range of individuals who will have had a period of hospital stay or to prevent hospital admission.

You will be a key player in maintaining strong partnerships with health and third sector colleagues to promote a community and asset‑based approach aimed at maintaining people’s independence in their own homes; minimising the impact de‑compensation which affects both physical and mental wellbeing. You will undertake statutory social work in line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.

This is a fast‑paced team.

We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive managers. We offer an excellent benefits package including pension scheme, attractive annual leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.

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Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification. A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

• Competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package – starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model – whether you’re in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note:

We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.