ASC Practice Lead (Prevention) ASC Practice Lead (Prevention) - Community Wellbeing – Adult Social Care Are you passionate about prevention and improving outcomes for people before needs escalate? Southampton City Council is looking for an experienced and motivated ASC Practice Lead (Prevention) to join our Innovation, Quality, Performance and Practice Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how prevention is embedded across Adult Social Care, working closely with Public Health and system partners. About the role This is a fixed-term post until 31 December 2027, partly funded by Public Health, with a specific focus on strengthening prevention approaches across health and social care. As an ASC Practice Lead (Prevention), you will provide professional leadership to support a shift towards earlier intervention, improved wellbeing, and reduced escalation of need. Working across Adult Social Care and with partners, you will: Lead and support the development of prevention-focused practice across the service Embed preventative approaches within assessment, support planning and review Work closely with Public Health and wider partners to align priorities and maximise impact Use data, audit findings and feedback to identify opportunities to strengthen prevention Develop and deliver training to support staff to recognise and respond to early indicators of need Promote strengths-based, person-centred practice that builds on people’s assets and community support Support innovation and improvement activity that reduces demand and improves long-term outcomes This role will play a key part in shaping sustainable services that support people to remain independent, connected and well for longer. About you You will be a registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with: Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care A strong understanding of prevention, early intervention and strengths-based practice Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and best practice Experience of using data, audit and insight to drive improvement The ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and build strong partnerships A passion for innovation, co-production and improving outcomes for people and communities Experience of working with or alongside Public Health or community-based approaches would be an advantage. Why join us? At Southampton City Council, we are committed to the SocialCareFuture vision – supporting people to live the lives they want, in the communities they choose. In this role, you will: Influence how prevention is embedded across Adult Social Care Work in partnership with Public Health and system partners Help shape sustainable, long-term improvements for people and services Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on innovation and continuous improvement Additional information Fixed term until 31 December 2027 Grade: 10 Enhanced DBS required Hybrid working in line with council policy How to apply As part of your application, you will need to provide a supporting statement that clearly sets out how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Candidates are encouraged to give specific examples that demonstrate their practice, leadership, and experience of supporting improvement within Adult Social Care. W hat we can offer you : Salary: The salary band for this role is £47,181 - £51,357 per annum. The starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands. Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below. Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer F or further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) For an informal discussion If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact, Sophie Yale – sophie.yale@southampton.gov.uk Interview date Interviews will take place during the week commencing 22 June 2026. Recruitment contact details: Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4033 For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. Facebook YouTube