Social worker/ Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Job Introduction

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner/ Social Worker
Salary: £34811 - £47665 per annum with additional £3000 market forces
37 Hours per Week
Location: County Wide
Team: Continuing Health Care Social Work Team
Permanent Contract

The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced social worker to join our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Social Work Team in a unique split role, spending 50% of your time working as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner and 50% as a Social Worker.

This exciting opportunity combines direct practice with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to maintain a caseload while supporting excellent social work practice across the team. You will work collaboratively with health colleagues, individuals, families, and carers to deliver person-centred, strengths-based interventions and contribute to high-quality CHC assessments and reviews.

What You'll Be Doing

Advanced Social Work Practitioner (50%)

In your Advanced Practitioner role, you will:

• Provide professional leadership and practice expertise within the CHC Team.
• Offer consultation, coaching and mentoring to social workers and other team members.
• Support complex case discussions, risk management and decision-making..
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance and practice improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of relevant legislation, policy and best practice.
• Assist with the induction and development of newly qualified and experienced staff.

Social Worker (50%)

In your Social Worker role, you will:

• Manage a complex caseload within the CHC service.
• Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Undertake CHC Checklists, Decision Support Tool assessments and joint working with NHS colleagues.
• Work in partnership with individuals, carers and multidisciplinary professionals..
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience of working with adults with complex needs.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working with health partners.
• Ability to provide professional support and guidance to colleagues.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and communication skills.

For further information please contact: Rachael Hopcroft - Area Manager [email protected]

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 13/10/2026
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC