We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner in the Adults Learning Disabilities Team within Hackney. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Hackney ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!
The responsibilities of the Senior Practitioner includes:
Provide professional leadership and supervision to social workers and practitioners within the Adults Learning Disabilities service
Hold a complex caseload, including safeguarding, Court of Protection, and high-risk cases
Undertake and quality-assure Care Act assessments, support plans, reviews, and Mental Capacity Act assessments
Lead on safeguarding enquiries, ensuring robust decision-making and adherence to statutory responsibilities
Support best interest decision-making and complex care planning, including transitions and placements
Act as a practice lead, promoting strengths-based, person-centred, and outcome-focused approaches
Offer expert advice and guidance to staff, partners, and other professionals
Work collaboratively with health colleagues, providers, families, and advocates to deliver coordinated support
Contribute to service development, practice improvement, and performance management
Ensure accurate, timely, and legally compliant recording and case management
Deputise for the Team Manager as required and support duty and escalation processes.
The ideal candidate will have:
Social Work England registration
Eligibility to work in the UK
Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)
Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.
To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information