Senior Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Learning Disability, Autism and Hearing & Vision Adult Social Care service in Keynsham as a Senior Practitioner. You'll play a vital role in supporting adults with a learning disability, autism and/or sensory impairment, helping them navigate complex needs and accessing the right support, as well as providing a leadership role within the service.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

About the Team

You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative, and forward-thinking team, working alongside a wide network of professionals including Community Learning Disability Teams, AWP Mental Health Teams and more. It’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of people and their families.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll manage a diverse and complex caseload and work with a high degree of autonomy, supported by experienced Team Managers and a Service Lead. This is a role where your expertise and initiative will be valued - and where your impact will be visible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading adult care assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014
• Designing personalised care and support plans
• Conducting Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests Decisions
• Managing risk through thoughtful, person-centred strategies
• Managing a varied, complex and higher-risk caseload where service users have diverse and cumulative requirements
• Completing Section 117 Aftercare reviews and Continuing Health Care Checklists
• Providing support, guidance and mentorship to more junior colleagues
• Leading on Safeguarding enquiries

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about empowering adults with diverse needs and committed to high-quality social work practice.

You’ll need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Diploma, CQSW or equivalent)
• Additional qualification and experience in area of specialism (e.g. Best Interest Assessor, Practice Educator) or willingness to work towards this
• Registration with Social Work England
• Significant experience supporting individuals with autism, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or sensory needs and physical disabilities
• Experience of managing a complex caseload
• Some experience of providing mentoring and support to less experienced practitioners.
• A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment where your voice matters. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, professional development, and making a lasting impact.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

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