INTERNAL VACANCY If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to step into the role of Senior Practitioner for a fixed term of 2 years, as a secondment. This post is to backfill for the current postholder. The post is based within Adult Social Care community Team (ASCCT). The work covered by the team is diverse but it centres on strength based conversations with individuals. We look to supporting people to maximise their independence and ensuring they have greater choice and control over their care. A key priority is ensuring our approach is fully aligned with the Care Act. The role will be focused on assisting the managers in the day to day management of the team. This could include providing management oversite to the busy duty function within ASCCT, complex case discussions, and supervision of staff. It is a great opportunity to gain operational management experience. This post is suitable as a job share opportunity. As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language. Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Katy Hogden, team manager at Katy.Hogden@york.gov.uk or on 07714171846 or Geraldine Earley, Head of Service at geraldine.earley@york.gov.uk Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 12 midnight Interview date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.