Derbyshire County Council
Senior Practitioner (Adult Social Care Mental Health Team)
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Senior Practitioner (Adult Social Care Mental Health Team)
Closing date: 07 June 2026
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.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will:
Manage a complex and diverse caseload, with a focus on cases requiring advanced skills and expertise.
Provide professional guidance and leadership to our 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 in the Health and Social Care sector.
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.
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Work in accordance with the Mental Health Act, The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards principles.
Proven ability to work autonomously, manage complex cases and deliver person-centred, creative and strengths-based approaches.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in multi-agency working, team supervision, and development.
Commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing for individuals, recognising their unique strengths and resources.
You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults with mental health needs. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will play a key role in shaping services and ensuring high standards of practice.
Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:
Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security Supportive management and team Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training. Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app. Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply) Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle. Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply) Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
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For more information about the role, or an informal discussion, please email Claire.Wilde@derbyshire.gov.uk
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