Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Job Description / Person Specification

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Salary

£44,075 - £49,282 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

18.5

Work Base

Welbeck House, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Competency Framework

Tier 6

Number of posts

1

Interview date

07/05/2026

Closing Date

03 May 2026 23:55

Responsibilities

The remit of the team is to undertake work within the Learning Disability and/or Autism Programme to support people to be discharged from long‑term hospital stays that require specialist bespoke placements and who are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983; people may also be on forensic sections MHA 37/41 and subject to the Ministry of Justice. We also work with our commissioners, health colleagues and the ICB Learning Disability and/or Autism Programme in preventing hospital admission and supporting with community placement breakdowns.

As a valued member of this team, you will need to have a good understanding and experience of the application of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.

You will be working in an exciting and sometimes challenging environment in close partnership with external agencies and providers, which will require high levels of confidence and independence. The role will also require strong leadership skills and providing supervision for Social Workers in the team.

You will have experience working creatively with adults who have care and support needs and will bring a commitment to the principles of strengths‑based practice, promoting independence and wellbeing whilst safely managing risks. In return, you will receive plenty of support and training to help you reach your potential. We will provide regular formal and informal supervision due to the nature of the complex case work.

You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker who is a Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP qualified.

The team has adapted hybrid working, where you will be partly office and partly home‑based. You will need to have effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills, which are essential tools to aid developing flexible working practices.

You must be able to drive and have use of a vehicle for work purposes (a taxi service will be provided where disability precludes this) and registered with Social Work England.

Qualifications

Qualified Social Worker who is a Practice Educator, BIA or AMHP qualified and registered with Social Work England.

Benefits

• Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly
• Mileage payment
• Electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• Career pathway that provides comprehensive induction, supervision and continuous professional development
• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• Flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported
• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays

Additional Information

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Equalities

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

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