Senior Practitioner

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Adult Social Care Mental Health Team. The role involves managing complex cases and providing leadership to Social Workers and Practitioners. Candidates should have experience in safeguarding adults and demonstrate strong communication skills. Commitment to promoting independence and well-being is essential. This position offers an opportunity to lead best practices and contribute to team development.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced AMHP Social Worker.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex cases.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and diverse caseload.
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to Social Workers.
• Offer direct support and 1:1 supervision to team members.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
• Lead on best practice and service development.
• Chair meetings and oversee data collection and audits.
• Lead on MARM and Safeguarding Adults.
• Work in accordance with relevant legal frameworks.

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Adult Social Care Mental Health Team

We are seeking a qualified and experienced AMHP Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Mental Health Team as a Senior Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and supporting colleagues to develop their practice.

Closing date: 01 February 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and diverse caseload, with a focus on cases requiring advanced skills and expertise.
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners.
• Offer direct support and 1:1 supervision to Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and students, fostering their professional growth.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead on best practice and development of the service.
• Be involved in chairing meetings, report writing, data collection and audits.
• Lead on MARM and Safeguarding Adults, including developing and monitoring risk management plans and ensuring robust involvement and person‑centred practice throughout the safeguarding process.
• Work in accordance with the Mental Health Act, the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards principles.
• Demonstrate proven ability to work autonomously, manage complex cases and deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based approaches.
• Exhibit strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in multi‑agency working, team supervision and development.
• Commit to promoting independence and wellbeing for individuals اللون, recognising their unique strengths and resources.

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