Senior Practitioner
Herefordshire Council
Role
Who You Are
As a Senior Practitioner, you will be a dedicated and experienced professional in Adult Social Care. You should be registered with Social Work England and hold a Social Work qualification. You bring at least 3 years of post-qualified experience, demonstrating proficiency in managing and supervising teams as well as executing person-centred, asset-based, and outcome-focused assessments and care management.
What the Job Involves
The role involves working within the Adult Social Care sector to enhance the lives of individuals daily. You will manage a small caseload, make evidence-based decisions, and lead practices in a supportive environment as part of the locality management team. The job offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by a committed workforce. You will interact with diverse customer groups and cater to various health and social care needs.
Your responsibilities include building and developing identified specialisms, maintaining professional development, and incorporating community assets into service provision. If you possess experience in supervisory roles and are looking to step up, this role could be your next career move.
Skills
- Registered with Social Work England
- Social Work qualification
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care
- Line management and supervision experience
- Person-centred, asset-based, outcome-focused assessment skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of social care practice and legislation
- Ability to incorporate community assets into service provision
- Capability to travel within Herefordshire