Overview
We are recruiting two Community Senior Practitioners (Designated Senior Officers) to join the North Kent Adult Safeguarding Team. In this hybrid role, you will work in office and from home to provide support to adults with a range of care needs. Your work will be centred on the individual, building relationships with families and carers, and engaging communities to empower local support.
Responsibilities
* Conduct Care Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments.
* Prepare Court of Protection applications and S42 safeguarding enquiries.
* Manage risk and complete safeguarding enquiries.
* Supervise, coach, and develop staff, including performance management.
* Apply strengths‑based practice to achieve client outcomes.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
Qualifications
* Post‑qualification experience as a Social Worker in social services, health or voluntary sector.
* Registered with Social Work England and competent at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework.
* Experience in risk management and safeguarding.
* Demonstrated expertise in staff supervision and development.
* Positive, forward‑thinking attitude with a strengths‑based approach.
* Full UK Driving Licence or ability to work with reasonable adjustments for disability.
* Optionally, registered nurses or occupational therapists with relevant experience and professional body registration (HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Benefits
* Attractive benefits package.
* Generous annual leave allowance and local government pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
* Professional development opportunities via the social care academy, including specialised training (Approved Mental Health Professional, Best Interest Assessor, Practice Educator).
* Regular professional supervision and career progression support.
Requirements
* Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
* Registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
* Command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the role (Part 7 Immigration Act, 2016).
Equal Opportunities
KCC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the county’s residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, and caring responsibilities. We aspire to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.
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