Adults Advanced Practitioner in Shrewsbury

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Advanced Practitioner will play a crucial role in adult social care by providing high-level professional practice. This position involves supporting complex casework, safeguarding decision-making, and multidisciplinary discharge planning. The practitioner will work across hospital wards, community settings, and client homes to ensure safe, timely, and person-centered outcomes. They will also offer expert guidance to colleagues, lead on best practices, and uphold high standards of care in accordance with statutory duties, legislation, and organisational policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex cases requiring advanced assessment, risk management, and intervention.
• Conduct holistic, strength-based assessments under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and relevant legislation.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and manage high-risk situations.
• Make defensible professional decisions regarding care planning, capacity assessments, and best-interest processes.
• Provide specialist advice to practitioners, health colleagues, and partner agencies.

Essential Experience Required

• Significant post-qualification experience within adult social care.
• Proven track record of managing complex cases and making advanced professional decisions.
• Experience in hospital social work or hospital discharge pathways.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Social Work qualification (e.g., BA Social Work, MA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to adult social care practice.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Please note, we work on bi-weekly payments.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list required.

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.