Senior Practitioner- Adults Social Care

Senior Practitioner - Adults Social Care
Knowsley Borough Council, Liverpool (L32 1TX)

Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract
PAYE: £28.00 per hour
Umbrella: £36.82 per hour

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (2 days office-based, 3 days remote)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Adults Social Care Team at Knowsley Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker looking to take on a leadership role, supporting practitioners, promoting best practice, and driving service improvement within a busy local authority setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to Social Workers and Social Care Coordinators as directed by the Team Manager.
• Support and develop students on placement and Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) practitioners.
• Deliver professional advice, guidance, and support in line with the Care Act 2014 and best practice standards.
• Lead and coordinate team learning through reflective supervision, coaching, mentoring, and co-working.
• Support colleagues with risk management planning and assessments, particularly in complex and high-risk situations.
• Undertake quality assurance activities, including audits of assessments, support plans, and case records.
• Work alongside the Safeguarding and Quality Improvement Service to identify learning and development needs.
• Contribute to practice development and service improvement initiatives.
• Promote legal literacy and provide expertise regarding key legislation, including:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Mental Health Act 2007
• Manage an appropriate caseload, including complex and high-risk cases where required.
• Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Strategy Meetings, MARAMs, and Best Interests Meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Maintain continuous professional development and specialist expertise aligned to service needs.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience supporting, supervising, or mentoring social care professionals.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide professional leadership.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.

Desirable

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and registration.
• Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification.
• Practice Educator qualification.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional qualifications in line with service requirements.

Benefits

• 3-month ongoing contract.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to influence practice standards and service development.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

£200 Candidate Referral Bonus

£150 Sign-Up Bonus for New Candidates

For more information or to apply, contact Andrew Wiles at andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.