Advanced Social Work Practitioner

**Advanced Social Work Practitioner**:

- Salary
- £44,075 - £49,282 per annum (pro rata)
- Type of vacancy
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- **Hours per week**
- 18.5
- **Work Base**
- Worksop Library, S80 2BP and Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, NG22 9GW
- **Working Arrangements**
- Hybrid
- Job Description / Person Specification
- Advanced Social Work Practitioner JD (2).pdf - 173KB Opens in a new window
- **Competency Framework**
- Tier 6
Number of posts
- 1
- Interview date
- To be confirmed
- **Closing Date**
- 10 September 2025 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council are further developing all-age ways of working in Social Work Community Teams and a permanent, part time Advanced Social Work Practitioner vacancy has arisen across our Bassetlaw Social Work Community Team. We are looking for dynamic staff with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice.

You will join the Bassetlaw Social Work Community Team. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. You will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. You will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise.

Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team.

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice.

You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult’s work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver’s licence and the use of a car for work. A taxi service is available for disabled employees.

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. 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.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.