South Gloucestershire Council
Senior Practitioner
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Senior Practitioner
Senior Practitioner – Adult Social Care
About the Role
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a critical role in promoting an independence-focused approach, ensuring the social, health, and welfare needs of adults in South Gloucestershire are effectively met.
Your expertise will:
- Improve outcomes and quality of services for adults with care and support needs
- Maintain high performance and quality standards across Adult Social Care
- Champion person-centred support for vulnerable adults in our community
Responsibilities
With guidance from your Team Manager, you will:
- Supervise day-to-day team operations, providing expert advice, guidance, and support on casework and practice
- Work collaboratively with Senior Practitioners to:
- Assess risk
- Manage safeguarding referrals
- Support complex casework while ensuring decisions align with statutory and professional standards
- Maintain high-performance standards across the team, including:
- Compliance with statutory and local requirements
- Positive outcomes for service users
- Effectively prioritise and allocate work, upholding:
- High standards of record-keeping
- Clear, well-written reports
- Stay current with legislation and practice, supporting professional development, including:
- Mentoring students and newly qualified staff
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS, OT Diploma, or degree)
- Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Have post-qualifying experience in social care, including:
- Management of complex cases
- Casework supervision
Key Competencies:
- Proven ability to assess and manage risk
- Strong supervisory and guidance skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Up-to-date knowledge of social care legislation and practice
Additional Considerations
- Contract: Limited term until 1st August 2027
- Salary: Pro-rated to hours worked
- Travel: Must hold a valid full driving licence and have regular access to a vehicle (or alternative transport)
- Insurance: Business insurance required (mileage expenses available)
- DBS Check: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance required
- Work Model: Hybrid role (office in Badminton Road, home working, and community-based assignments)
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Interviews: Expected for 3rd August 2026.
Why Choose South Gloucestershire Council?
Benefits Package
- Generous annual leave (pro-rata)
- Employee wellbeing support
- Staff discounts (eyesight, travel, shopping, leisure)
Culture & Values
- One of South Gloucestershire’s factors to success is our team ethos. Our smaller scale allows managers to:
- Know their staff well
- Plan services with manageable caseloads
- Provide effective supervision for outcome-based decision-making
- Strong, inclusive commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Our Impact
“We make a real difference to residential lives—from schools to community services. Our work directly supports the most vulnerable while ensuring all young people achieve their full potential.”
Be Part of the Difference
Join a **collegen="instagram" **organization dedicated to shaping stronger communities. With years of positive impact, we relish extending this legacy through talented individuals committed to the cause.
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