Advanced Practice Lead

Connected Local Government; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Advanced Practice Lead to ensure standards in Adult Social Care. The role involves supporting leadership in strategic priorities, facilitating professional development, and enabling transformative practices within the team. Candidates should have substantial experience in Adult Social Care and demonstrate values and skills that align with fostering meaningful change. Competitive pension, enhanced leave, and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Professional qualification is necessary for applicants.
• Demonstrated experience in working across Adult Social Care is required.
• Applicants should display values that align with the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager and Principal Social Worker.
• Deliver on strategic priorities and transformation plans.
• Participate in professional development delivery.
• Enable the Careers Academy approach across Adult Social Care.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of Adult Social Care

Ability to deliver meaningful change

Strong values and behaviors

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team of Advanced Practice Leads.

This post plays a critical role in ensuring that the highest standards of consistently excellent practice and values are embedded in Adult Social Care. The position plays a key role in helping Social Care teams achieve the best outcomes for people who have care and support needs.

You will support the Team Manager and Principal Social Worker to deliver on strategic priorities and transformation plans, providing a high level of quality assurance across Adult Social Care delivery.

You will participate in the delivery of professional development in accordance with our practice framework, Values in Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

The Advanced Practice Lead plays a key role in enabling the Careers Academy approach across Adult Social Care, including Practice Education, student placements, the ASYE programmes and Apprenticeships.

Who we are looking for…

We’re looking for professionally qualified applicants that can demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in working across Adult Social Care, with the skills to deliver on varied and purposeful work, enabling meaningful change for people who draw on care and support.

We are looking for the right people, with the right values and behaviours to join our teams across Adult Social Care. We’d like to hear more about you, your motivations, interests and values on your application, including what attracted you to this role and how you feel your values relate to the role of Advanced Practice Lead.

For an informal discussion, please contact Janne Greasley, Team Manager, [e-mail]

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 8th February 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.