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Senior Practitioner - Adult Social Care
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £45,091 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior practitioner - Adults Social Care
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £45,091 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Gateshead Council —Gateshead
Current UK driving License and access to a car or means of mobility support. Proven experience in adult social care supporting adults with physical disabilities…
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Senior Practitioner - Adult Social Care

Gateshead Council -
Gateshead

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Job details

Full-time
£45,091 - £48,226 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Analysis skills
Supervising experience
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Social Work England
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Make every decision count, for people who matter most.

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Be the difference behind better outcomes.

Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council supports adults with care and support needs to live safe, independent and thriving lives. The service provides statutory assessments, safeguarding, prevention, and a wide range of community-based support in line with the Care Act 2014. Working in a strengths-based way, Adult Social Care focuses on wellbeing, independence and personalised outcomes, helping people to access the right support at the right time, whether through assessment and planning, enablement services, technology-enabled care, or wider community resources.

Stronger teams, better care, brighter futures.

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career and make a real impact every day? This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to shape practice, support professionals, and drive meaningful outcomes for adults, families and carers. Working closely with the Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality, consistent service while leading, mentoring and developing a team of dedicated social care practitioners.

From guiding complex casework and safeguarding decisions to nurturing newly qualified social workers and driving best practice, you’ll be at the heart of service excellenceensuring people receive the right support at the right time. In this role, your leadership will inspire confidence, your expertise will influence practice, and your commitment will help transform lives.

What you'll get to do:

Lead, supervise and support a team of adult social care practitioners to deliver high-quality services.
Drive performance and development through target setting, reflective supervision and ongoing coaching.
Support workforce growth by mentoring newly qualified social workers, contributing to recruitment, and supporting student development.
Ensure quality and compliance with legislation, council standards, and data recording requirements.
Provide expert guidance on complex cases, including multi-agency work and safeguarding responsibilities.
Oversee workload allocation to ensure effective and timely service delivery.
Monitor and improve service quality, including care standards, risk management and audit processes.
Contribute to service development and step in for the Team Manager when required.

What you'll bring:

Qualified and registered Social Worker holding a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
Post Qualifying award in Social Work e.g. Practice Educator qualification, management/leadership qualification.
Current UK driving License and access to a car or means of mobility support.
Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and strengths-based practice.
Proven experience in adult social care supporting adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.
Experience of assessment and risk management including care assessments, mental capacity assessments and risk assessments.
Leadership and mentoring capability experience supporting, supervising or developing colleagues within a team setting.
Excellent communication and partnership working skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multi-agency environments.
Strong organisational and analytical skills to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate reflective practice.

If successful, this role requires a DBS and you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

How to apply

You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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