Adult Practitioner

Adult Practitioner Location: Telford & Wrekin
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Full Time

Are you passionate about supporting adults to live independent, fulfilling lives? Do you thrive in a person-centred environment where you can make a genuine difference to individuals, families, and carers?

We are seeking a dedicated Adult Practitioner to join a forward-thinking Adult Social Care team, supporting the delivery of statutory duties under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and safeguarding legislation.

About the Role As an Adult Practitioner, you will work directly with adults who have care and support needs, helping them achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based assessments, support planning, and community-focused interventions.

You will play a key role in empowering individuals and their families to make informed decisions, maximise independence, and access the right support at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing Care Act assessments, reviews, and reassessments.
• Undertaking Carers Assessments.
• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and supporting Best Interest decision-making.
• Developing person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Supporting the use of assistive technology, digital solutions, personal budgets, and direct payments.
• Working collaboratively with health professionals, community organisations, voluntary services, and partner agencies.
• Identifying and managing risks while promoting positive risk-taking and individual choice.
• Maintaining accurate case records and producing high-quality assessments and reports.
• Supporting safeguarding processes and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Contributing to service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with adults with care and support needs.
• Experience undertaking assessments and developing support plans.
• A strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding principles, and risk management.
• Knowledge of personal budgets, direct payments, and strengths-based practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, equality, and positive outcomes for adults and their carers.

A Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) and evidence of ongoing professional development are desirable.

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and innovative Adult Social Care service that is committed to:

• Strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working.
• Making a real impact on the lives of adults, families, and carers within the community.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support people to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply To apply, please send your CV to:

john.deane@servicecare.org.uk