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Derbyshire Dales North Adult Social Care Team are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced full time Senior Practitioner. You will have experience of managing a complex and diverse caseload and supporting students and/or colleagues to develop their own practice via direct support and 1:1 supervision. As Senior Practitioner you will carry your own case load, although smaller in number these cases will be more complex; you will be actively involved in the Safeguarding of Vulnerable adults, to include the development and monitoring of risk management plans. You will have experience of working in accordance with the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will be committed to developing services that recognise the person as an individual and which build on their personal strengths and resources. Working alongside the Service Manager you will provide professional guidance and leadership to a team which comprises of Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers. This will be a hybrid working role, working from both home and a local office. Provisional Interview Date: 16 December 2025 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here ASCH1 This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

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We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker Practitioner to join Erewash North Adult Social Care Team. This is a part time post covering maternity leave and covering the beginning of the week. You will have experience of managing a complex and diverse caseload, and of supporting students and/or colleagues to develop their own practice via direct support and 1:1 supervision. As Senior Practitioner you will carry your own case load, although smaller in number these cases will be more complex; you will be actively involved in the Safeguarding of Vulnerable adults, to include the development and monitoring of risk management plans. You will have experience of working in accordance with the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will be committed to developing services that recognise the person as an individual and which build on their personal strengths and resources. Working alongside the Service Manager you will provide professional guidance and leadership to a team which comprises of Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers. This will be a hybrid working role, working from both home and a local office. Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: • Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). • Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security • Supportive management and team • Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training. • Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. • Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wisdom" app. • Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply) • Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle. • Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts. More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page For more information about the role or an informal discussion, please email <a href="mailto:sandra.nix@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sandra.nix@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Provisional Interview Date: 4 January 2026 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here ASCH1 Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

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Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Adult Senior Practitioner within the East Locality Team to work full time based in Enfield.

Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town; Enfield's recently refurbished open plan office has bespoke areas for service users and is an environment which supports their smart working policy surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a buzzing high street and shopping centre. The high-tech multi-agency office has good transport links into Central London and is easily assessable via the M25, A10 and A406.

As well as of a range of benefits detailed below, Enfield&nbsp;are&nbsp;an employer that offer hybrid and flexible working.

The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £47,805 per annum.

Purpose of the role:

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<li>To use skills, knowledge and understanding of practice within the area of specialism to support and deliver in the development of service provision by:</li>

<li>Working with the most complex cases within the area of specialism designated for this post</li>

<li>To make appropriate use of local, departmental and independent resources&nbsp;</li>

<li>Contribute to the professional development of others within the specialist area of practice</li>

<li>Maintain high standards of professional practice within your own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team</li>

<li>To use advanced skills, knowledge and understanding of the area of specialism to assist in the development of service provision and promote independence, choice and control for service users</li>

<li>Carry out all duties within a quality and equalities framework based on Council policy and performance targets, professional standards and best practice</li>

<li>Deputise for the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager as appropriate.</li>
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Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

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<li>An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>

<li>Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.</li>

<li>A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles.</li>

<li>Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.</li>

<li>Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.</li>

<li>Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.</li>

<li>Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.</li>
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Requirements of this Senior Practitioner&nbsp;job:

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<li>As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak and communicate to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken and written English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.</li>

<li>Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England, with, ideally with a minimum of four years post qualifying practice, with a strong emphasis on physical disability, safeguarding and care management. (Best Interest Assessor Qualification and Practice Educator Qualification)</li>

<li>Demonstrate highly skilled professional competence in social work practice by using extensive practice knowledge and working within agreed standards of best practice and codes of conduct in-line with Enfield Council's Polices and Social work England standards of practice and conduct.</li>

<li>Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and good practice guidance that underpins Social Work practice in Adult Social Care including an ability to implement the standards of the Care Act and other relevant legislation, to promote s/user choice and control while ensuring good outcomes for both the s/user and organisation. &nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience of completing assessments and care planning in line with the care act, making use of collaborative working with partner organisations to enable people to achieve their goals and outcomes, while maximising their independence through the use of resources such as community assets, assistive technology or equipment and adaptations.</li>

<li>To be able to be flexible and imaginative in practice to manage often challenging and complex situations with sensitivity and tact, to</li>
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