Senior Practitioner

My Social Work News; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization in Cambridge seeks a Senior Practitioner to lead assessments and manage cases. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.50 and the chance to mentor junior staff while collaborating with various agencies. Enjoy a supportive work environment and make a meaningful impact in the health and social care sector.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting clinical and holistic assessments.
• Strong mentoring skills to guide junior staff.
• Ability to manage complex cases autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand service user needs.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Manage a caseload with a focus on safeguarding and care planning.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for effective support.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Supervision

Case management

Multi-agency collaboration

Quality improvement

Job description

Specialism: Community Interest Company (CIC)
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £41.50 Hourly
Type: Ongoing, Full time

Dive into an exhilarating career opportunity as a Senior Practitioner within a vibrant Community Interest Company (CIC) in the beautiful city of Cambridge. With a generous hourly rate of £41.50 and the flexibility of ongoing, full-time work, this role is not just a job but a chance to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the health and social care sector.

Perks and benefits:

Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication, reflecting the pivotal role you play in our team. This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role, enhancing your career like never before. Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease, allowing you to focus on what’s truly important. Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront, making every day unique and rewarding. Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference in the lives of those you work with.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and holistic assessments to comprehensively understand the needs and risks of service users, shaping effective care plans, and managing complex cases.
• Offer guidance and supervision to junior staff, acting as a mentor and supporting their professional development.
• Autonomously manage a caseload, contributing to key decisions, ensuring robust safeguarding, and formulating impactful care or treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners such as health services, police, and education sectors to ensure coordinated and effective support for service users.
• Handle administrative responsibilities including documentation, report writing, complaints investigations, and outcome evaluations.
• Drive quality improvement and compliance within the service, aligning with policies, standards, and professional practice models.
• Provide leadership and management, including staff line management, conducting appraisals, supporting recruitment, and fostering a positive team culture.

Living and working in Cambridge offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern innovation. Known for its prestigious university, rich cultural scene, and the buzzing activity of a thriving tech and science hub, Cambridge effortlessly combines the old with the new. Take this opportunity to make a tangible impact in a lively and supportive city that offers an outstanding quality of life and endless opportunities for work-life balance.

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