Senior Practitioner

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Adults Learning Disabilities Team

Location: Chapel Allerton, UK

Salary: £30.98 per hour

Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Join the Adults Learning Disabilities team in Chapel Allerton as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner
, delivering high-quality services to adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. This locum role offers variety, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

• Locum Job:
  Flexible working and exposure to diverse professional challenges.
• Competitive Pay:
  Rewarding hourly rate recognising your expertise.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities to enhance skills within a supportive team.
• Networking:
  Build connections across multi-agency teams, expanding career prospects.

• Conduct complex assessments, including Community Care and Best Interest Assessments, developing innovative, person-centred solutions.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and participate in multi-agency procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and identify needs to promote independence and early intervention.
• Maintain effective relationships with service users, carers, and families, empowering decision-making.
• Contribute to new referral screening and manage ongoing cases with expert insights.
• Participate in court work, ensuring proper execution of court orders.
• Engage in developing services and practices to improve outcomes.
• Undertake Practice Educator Level 2 responsibilities and Continuous Professional Development.
• Join the AMHP rota if qualified and support office duties as required.

• Extensive statutory social work experience.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate and manage conflict professionally.
• Competence in chairing multi-agency meetings and supervising staff.
• Problem-solving and innovative thinking for service improvement.

• Relevant social work qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• HCPC registered with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development.

Chapel Allerton offers a vibrant, supportive community with excellent amenities, blending urban living with strong local spirit. It’s an ideal location for professional growth and personal fulfilment.

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award‑winning agency with an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating. We provide competitive rates and tailor locum opportunities to match your skills and career goals.