Overview
Nottinghamshire County Council are further developing all-age ways of working in Social Work Community Teams and a permanent, part time Advanced Social Work Practitioner vacancy has arisen across our Bassetlaw Social Work Community Team. We are looking for dynamic staff with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice.
Location and details
Work Base: Worksop Library, S80 2BP and Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, NG22 9GW
Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Part Time
Hours per week: 18.5
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Number of posts: 1
Interview date: To be confirmed
Closing Date: 10 September 2025 23:55
Responsibilities
* You will join the Bassetlaw Social Work Community Team and will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working.
* You will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work.
* You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise.
* Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties.
* You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team.
Qualifications and experience
* You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England.
* You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2).
* Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development.
* You will have a full driver’s licence and the use of a car for work. A taxi service is available for disabled employees.
Additional information
If you would like an informal conversation about the post, you can contact Jodie Blaydes (jodie1.blaydes@nottscc.gov.uk) or Alison Jackson (alison.jackson@nottscc.gov.uk).
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disability and equal opportunity: Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. We encourage applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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