Senior Practitioner

There is an exciting opportunity to join the High Peak North Social Work as a Senior Practitioner working alongside the Service Manager. 

You will be involved with the day to day running of the team.  You will support the team with learning, development and practice guidance.  

As a Senior Practitioner you will lead by example and ensure that Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners deliver high quality statutory social care services to adults over the age of 18 and young people in transition from Children’s Services.  You will be actively involved in complex case management and court work.  You will offer support, advice, and professional supervision to all members of the team.  You will produce management reports, chair meetings, and deputise for the Service Manager when required. 

The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and will have excellent knowledge of Safeguarding, The Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. 

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including: 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback 

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

For more information or any questions, please email liz.smith@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: W/C 24th March