Advanced Practitioner - Ref: SS00926 G10 Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 per annum (2 x Positions) Learning Disability Team Closing date: 19th May 2026 Are you an experienced Social Worker ready for the next step? Or a seasoned Advanced Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager looking for a stable, high-performing environment to thrive in? We are looking for two passionate and driven Advanced Practitioners to join our established and welcoming Learning Disability Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a service that doesn’t just meet targets but sets the standard for person-cantered, strengths-based practice in Learning Disability. About the Team Our team is proud of its reputation for excellence. We are a stable, high-performing service characterized by a culture of support and professional pride. We consistently receive compliments from the people we support and their families for our creative, strengths-based dedicated approach. Our team currently achieves over 90% completion for annual reviews, ensuring that the individuals we support remain at the heart of everything we do. Why Join Us? The Named Worker Model: We believe in the power of relationships and consistency. Our team operates a Named Worker Model, allowing you to provide true continuity of care and build the meaningful connections necessary for impactful social work. Stability and Growth: You will be joining an established team during an exciting period of growth. As we move forward with our Directorate Development Plan, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our service. Leadership Development: Whether you are an aspiring Advanced Practitioner looking for your first leadership role, or an experienced Assistant Team Manager seeking a new challenge, we provide the environment and supervision to help you succeed. The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you will: Model best practices in strengths-based assessments and person-centered planning. Provide high-quality supervision and mentoring to colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Act as a lead on complex cases, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and mental capacity/CDOLS work. Contribute to the strategic direction of the team as we implement our development plan. Who We Are Looking For We want to hear from Social Workers who are dedicated to the rights of people with learning disabilities. You should be: A qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England). Experienced in working with adults with learning disabilities. A champion of the strengths-based approach. Ready to take on a leadership role within a high-achieving, supportive environment. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a team that truly values your contribution and the lives of the people we support, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation please contact Liam Perry Group Manager - liam.perry@walsall.gov.uk or 07780 909 577 View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.