Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care Location: Merseyside Pay Rate: £53.02 per hour (Umbrella) Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Department: Adult Social Care Contract: Temporary / Agency Make a Difference. Lead Practice. Improve Lives. Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care to join its Adult Social Care team in Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional to take on a leadership role, supporting high-quality social work practice, providing guidance to colleagues and ensuring vulnerable adults receive personalised, outcome-focused care and support. Working alongside Team Managers, you will play a key role in leading and developing the team, promoting best practice and supporting the delivery of effective services. Key Responsibilities * Provide practice leadership, guidance and support to qualified and unqualified team members. * Support the management of complex adult social care cases and safeguarding concerns. * Undertake complex assessments, risk assessments and person-centred support planning. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures. * Provide professional supervision, mentoring and reflective practice opportunities. * Promote effective multi-agency working with health professionals, partner organisations and other stakeholders. * Support the effective commissioning of personalised care packages and ensure value for money. * Monitor the quality of assessments, reports, case recording and reviews. * Deputise for the Team Manager when required. * Promote continuous improvement and high standards of professional practice across the team. Essential Requirements * Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing. * Current HCPC registration (where applicable to professional discipline). * Significant post-qualification experience within statutory Adult Social Care. * Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding adults. * Experience working within a multi-agency environment. * Experience supervising and supporting qualified and unqualified staff. * Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding frameworks. * Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills. * Ability to provide professional challenge and promote reflective practice. What's on Offer? * £53.02 per hour (Umbrella) * Opportunity to work with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. * A senior practice leadership position. * Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable adults. * Work within a supportive Adult Social Care environment. Interested? If you are an experienced Adult Social Care professional looking for your next opportunity and have the skills to lead, support and develop high-quality practice, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender
Lead Practitioner Adults (Grade J) - Social Care Qualified in Litherland employer: LinsCare
Join our dedicated team in Colindale, London, where we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care. We offer competitive rates, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to person-centred practices that promote independence and wellbeing for both staff and residents. Experience the satisfaction of working in a role that truly values your expertise and fosters growth within a vibrant community.
