JOB-20240819-db742659 Senior Practitioner - Case Management Team Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Case Management Team Specialism: Adult Social Care Salary: £36.00 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Case Management Team within Adult Services. This role offers the chance to provide leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to practitioners while ensuring high-quality, strengths-based practice across adult social care services. With a competitive hourly rate and an ongoing full-time contract, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact within a diverse and dynamic local authority. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Practitioner within the Case Management Team, your responsibilities will include: Providing leadership and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality adult social care services. Supporting the achievement of strategic objectives through effective planning, task allocation, and performance monitoring. Delivering reflective supervision, appraisal, and professional development support to staff. Ensuring compliance with Safeguarding Adults legislation, policies, and local procedures. Promoting and embedding strengths-based, person-centred, and self-directed support approaches. Supervising designated staff, overseeing case allocation, workload management, and performance. Managing resources effectively, including budget oversight, to maximise independence and positive outcomes for service users. Maintaining and developing high professional practice standards aligned with departmental goals. Working autonomously while collaborating closely with the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker. Supporting partnership working through a multidisciplinary approach, contributing to integrated health and care services. Contributing to quality assurance activity, service improvement initiatives, and the development of performance frameworks. Person Specification We are seeking candidates with: A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualifying experience within adult social care. Proven experience providing supervision and practice leadership. Strong knowledge of safeguarding adults legislation and statutory guidance. Experience working within strengths-based and person-centred practice models. Sound understanding of performance management, quality assurance, and budgetary responsibility. Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Benefits & Perks Full-Time role offering continuity and stability. Competitive hourly rate of £36.00. Opportunity to influence service quality and practice standards. Access to specialist training and professional development. Supportive senior leadership and collaborative working culture. Engaging work-life balance supported by the local environment. Why Hackney Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and culturally diverse boroughs, offering a unique blend of city energy and green spaces. Known for its creativity, inclusivity, and strong community identity, Hackney provides an inspiring environment to live and work. With excellent transport links, thriving arts and cultural scenes, and a commitment to innovation in public services, Hackney is an ideal location for professionals looking to shape the future of adult social care. About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency specialising in social care roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are dedicated to securing the best possible rates and roles that align with your skills and experience.