Nottinghamshire County Council
Advanced Social Work Practitioner
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Advanced Social Work Practitioner
Advanced Social Work Practitioner
Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Part-Time (18.5 hours per week) | Location: Welbeck House, Ollerton, NG22 9FF | Working Arrangements: Hybrid
About the Role
We are seeking a Qualified Social Worker with Practice Educator (PE), Black_ADMIN (BIA), or Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualifications to 加 join our dedicated team within the Learning Disability and/or Autism Programme.
The team focuses on supporting individuals to transition from long-term hospital stays—often under the Mental Health Act 1983 (including forensic sections MHA 37/31/41)—to specialist community placements. Key duties include:
- Collaborating with commissioners, health colleagues, and the ICB Learning Disability/Autism Programme to prevent hospital admissions and manage community placement breakdowns.
- Ensuring compliance with Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.
This role demands strong leadership, confidence, and the ability to work independently across external agencies. You will provide supervision to junior social workers, requiring compassionate, resilient, and creative approach to supporting vulnerable adults.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Work alongside external providers, health partners, and ICB to deliver bespoke support plans for complex cases.
- Apply strengths-based practice to promote independence and wellbeing while managing risks safely.
- Give regular informal/formal supervision, fostering professional development.
- Travel to community and hospital-based settings for work engagements (taxis provided if mobility challenges arise).
- Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and workplace training.
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Key Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Practice Educator (PE), BIA, or AMHP approval.
- Extensive experience in:
- Working with adults with learning disabilities/autism, particularly those with high-care needs.
- Applying legislative frameworks (MHA 1983, MCA 2005, Care Act 2014).
- Proven leadership skills, sound risk assessment judgement, and ability to negotiate complex stakeholder relationships.
- Motivated to deliver safe, patient-centred discharges from inpatient care.
- Driving licence and use of a work vehicle required (or availability of taxi service for mobility reasons).
- Registered with Social Work England.
Skills & Attributes
- Flexible, resilient, and innovative in a high-pressure, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong organisation, IT literacy, and communication skills.
- Commitment to collaborative practice with families, healthcare teams, and carers.
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About Nottinghamshire County Council
- Hybrid work model with diverse, commissioned support opportunities (remote work flexibility included).
- Competitive salary range: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum (pro-rated for part-time).
- A supportive environment with:
- Leadership through our Disability Confident Scheme (guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates).
- Solid pension and CPD schemes, generous leave (over 28 days + statutory holidays), and electric vehicle leasing.
- Mileage reimbursement for role-related travel.
** equality & inclusion pledge**
Nottinghamshire County Council actively:
- Ensures confidence in opening engagement under the Equality Act 2010, including possible job share arrangements.
- Provides accessible support with safeguarding (child/Adult/parent protections checked).
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For more details or an informal discussion, contact:
📩 Claire Clark (Team Manager) 📱 +44 (0)115 854 6072 | ✉️ claire.clark@nottscc.gov.uk
📅 Closing date: 16 July 2026 | 23:55 Interview date: 23 July 2026
All successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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