Advance Housing and Support
Senior Practitioner
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Senior Practitioner
Senior Practitioner
Position: Senior Practitioner
Location: Fairways Court, Bournemouth
Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Monday to Sunday – includes on-shift, office hours, days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins)
Salary: £29,769.39 per annum (£15.23 per hour)
Job ref: 5097
*Note: Advance is unable to accept sponsorship requirements.
About The Role
As a senior Practitioner at Advance, you’ll work closely with your Support Manager to deliver excellence in customer support in Bournemouth’s community. Your mission:
- Lead, develop, and evaluate support practices aligned with Advance’s policies, best practice, contractual, and regulatory standards.
- Champion a person-centred approach, empowering customers to build their confidence, skills, and independence in their daily lives—both at home and in the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
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Line management and team leadership:
- Oversee support workers and foster a culture of reflective practice.
- Coach and lead by example, particularly regarding behaviours that challenge.
- Foster collaboration across peer groups, multi-disciplinary teams, and specialist health teams.
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Support planning and collaboration:
- Review and update support plans, documentation, and records, ensuring up-to-date and effective service delivery.
- Partner with the Operations Manager, Support Manager, and Support Workers to co-design solutions for communication, decision-making, and lifestyle choices.
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Training and development:
- Plan and facilitate the training, coaching, and professional development of staff, with a focus on mental health awareness and person-centred practices.
- Organise community of practice groups, training events, and workshops.
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Safeguarding and compliance:
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of customers, team members, and communities.
- Attend relevant meetings to address customer transitions, progress reviews, and future planning.
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About The Candidate
Passion over experience: Advance values your commitment to enhancing the lives of vulnerable individuals. Experience working with learning disabilities or mental health support is essential, but training and development will be provided for the right candidates. Key qualities include:
- Flexibility, reliability, and initiative—adapting to the dynamic nature of care work.
- Person-centred philosophy: Empowering customers to pursue lifestyles aligned with their goals.
- Education and support: Willingness to learn new skills and embrace professional growth.
- Technical and relational abilities:
- Basic IT knowledge and proficiency in maintaining effective support records.
- Outstanding communication skills to bridge gaps between customers, teams, and stakeholders.
- Autonomy and teamwork: Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
A driving license and personal vehicle are desirable but not mandatory.
Further inquiries: Contact Amber Pressdee (07831 152 304) or Amber.Pressdee@advanceuk.org (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).
About The Organisation
Advance is a national not-for-profit financial services organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional housing and support services, ensuring people lead the lives they envision—with values-driven, dignity-affirming care.
What makes us unique:
- Investment in people: Prioritise your professional development with ongoing training, nationally recognised awards, and career progression.
- Inclusivity and diversity: Commitment to equality and valuing difference as a strength in improving lives and building a cohesive workplace.
- Community backbone: Advance is supported by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission, with robust safeguarding safeguards.
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Benefits
Recognising our staff as Advance’s greatest asset, we offer:
- ** Paid leave**: 25–30 days (plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time).
- Training: Mandatory sector-specific induction, plus opportunities for specialist workshops.
- Rewards Programme (Perks at Work): Discounts on cinema, shopping, and lifestyle services.
- Financial recognition: Long-serving awards (
£200/£500 increments) and Golden Hello/refer-a-friend bonuses (£500). - Cycle to Work scheme: Breast-lichever support and healthy commuting.
- Employee Support: Access to confidential counselling and professional guidance via our EAP.
- DBS: Cost of an enhanced criminal record check covered for you.
- Long-term security: A generous pension scheme, employer-matched above minimum statutory threshold (for eligible employees).
- Career growth: Well-established internal pathways and opportunities for promotion.
Note: This role requires: ✔ Compliance with theLiving right to work documentation. ✔ Enhanced DBS clearance (cost covered).
Safeguarding And Inclusion
At Advance, safeguarding is not just a policy term—it’s our collective responsibility. Key points:
- All concerns must be reported clearly and swiftly to Rryan Brummitt (Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org), Executive Director of Support and our Safeguarding Lead.
- Safeguarding is open, inclusive, and anchored to our PRIDE ethos (Principles, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy).
- A diverse workforce promotes respect and good practice. At Advance, we advocate for persons of all backgrounds and strive to be a Disability Confident Leader.
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Advance reserves the right to close this position after receiving sufficient applications.
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