Advanced Practitioner - Practice Development - Neighbourhoods Team (Adults

Advanced Practitioner
- Practice Development
- Neighbourhoods Team (Adults)

Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential.

• Location:
  
  Yeovil
• Starting salary £41,771 rising annually, currently up to £46,142
• Full time, 37 hours per week
• Ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for their next step
• 30 days annual leave entitlement

As an Advanced Practitioner – Practice Development
, you will take a lead role in ensuring high-quality professional social work practice
across Adult Social Care.

You will work directly within the Care Act 2014 framework, modelling strengths-based, person-centred practice
and leading by example to support positive outcomes for adults,families and carers.

This role combines practice leadership,supervision and workforce development
, supporting a cohort of social workers within a geographical area while driving continuous improvement in systems,processes and professional standards.

A key focus will be developing others, including social work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs), ensuring they meet professional standards and build the confidence and capability to deliver excellent practice.

• Provide practice leadership and supervision
  to a cohort of social workers within your area
• Support the Service Manager with team development, workforceplanningand staff development
• Lead and support practice improvement activity
  , developing new approaches and ways of working to improve outcomes
• Deliver high-quality practice education
  to students and NQSWs, supporting their development and assessment
• Undertake assessment, supervision and reporting responsibilities aligned with university and professional frameworks
• Facilitate NQSW development journeys
  , including reviews,observationsand professional assessment
• Provide advanced decision-making,adviceand professional guidance
  to the wider workforce
• Act as a source of expertise, offering coaching,mentoring and reflective practice support
• Contribute to service development, qualityassuranceand governance activity
• Work collaboratively with internal teams,partners and the Learning & Development function to ensure a consistent and effective service

We’re looking for experienced practitioners who are passionate about developing others and influencing high-quality social work practice.

You will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
  and current registration with Social Work England
• At least two years post-qualifying experience
  in adult social care
• Strong knowledge of social work theory,legislation and best practice frameworks
• Experience of supervising,mentoringor supporting students and/or practitioners
• Ability to provide critical reflection,challenge and professional leadership
• Excellent analytical,influencing and decision-making skills
• Confidence in coaching,mentoring and developing others in practice
• Commitment to strengths-based,person-centred and legally literate practice
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and agencies
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

You will join a forward-thinking and supportive Adult Social Care service, where practice development and continuous learning are prioritised
.

This is a role where you will have genuine influence-shaping how practice is delivered, supporting colleagues to grow, and contributing to a culture of reflection,learning and improvement
.

Working closely with Service Managers, the Principal Social Workerand the Learning & Development Team,you will play a key part in ensuring the workforce is confident,capable and delivering the best outcomes for the people of Somerset.

• We may consider offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas social workers who are already residing in the UK. To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Sponsorship will be assessed as part of the recruitment process. This is only available to candidates currently living in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide resettlement support.
• Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area of the service across Somerset, which is largely rural county, with limitations around public transport the ability to be able to travel to any location is essential. Therefore, applicants must have full access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

• Experience of supervisory responsibilities, including the oversight and mentoring of learners (e.g. students or newly qualified Social Workers).
• Experience of supporting practice development, quality assurance or service improvement activities within an Adult Social Care setting.
• Experience of providing professional support, coaching or mentoring to qualified social workers and/or learners.
• Experience of working with complex social work cases and providing advice, guidance or…