Job Details
Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner
Salary: £42,839 – £46,142 per annum, plus £3,000 annual market forces supplement
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Location: Wychavon (covering Pershore, Evesham, Droitwich)
Team: Wychavon Area Adult Social Work Team
Employment Type: Permanent
Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of Advanced Social Work Practitioner within the Wychavon Area Adult Social Work Team. This is a hugely diverse role and no one day is the same and we’re proud of the work that we do in our friendly and supportive team.
Located in the beautiful and scenic Wychavon Area, covering Droitwich, Pershore, Evesham and surrounding areas. Working alongside 3 ASWP colleagues you will manage the day-to-day operational duties of the Area Team including supervisory responsibilities and providing an expert, consultative role in the delivery of the strengths based Social Work model.
If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues, whilst continuing to support and safeguard adults of all ages, then this could be just for you.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operational duties of the Area Team.
- Provide supervisory responsibilities to team members.
- Provide an expert, consultative role in delivering a strengths‑based Social Work model.
- Support and safeguard adults of all ages.
- Collaborate with other professionals and services.
Ideal Candidate
You’ll need a professional social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS) or another social work qualification certified by Social Work England. Whether you’ve managed and mentored a team before or you’re looking to take your first steps in developing your management skills, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Social Worker looking to move up in their career and progress in their profession.
Benefits
- Great Holiday Entitlement – 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part‑time staff) increasing to 31 days after five years.
- Brilliant Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Professional Learning & Development – active encouragement of learning and development for all staff.
- Flexible Working – hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Disclosure & Safeguarding
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, including details of cautions, reprimands, final warnings and convictions.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Contact
Area Manager Cate Johnson – Phone: 01905 766287, Email: cjohnson8@worcestershire.gov.uk
Application Closing Date
21.06.26
Attached Documents
Job Description, Person Specification
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