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We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker to work within the First Contact Adult Social Care and All Age Carers Team. This key role will take responsibility for working across Older People, Physical and Learning Disabilities, Hospital Discharge referrals via Home First, and all-age Carers assessments. We are seeking experienced Advanced Practitioners with a broad range of knowledge and skills across this agenda. If you are passionate about supporting the Local Authority in developing our approach to citizen support at first contact, this role could be ideal for you! Main Responsibilities Supervise and support the professional development of social workers and social care assessors. Manage unpredictable daily changes to work patterns. Organise daily duties proactively, adhering to SCC policies and procedures to meet service demands. Ensure quality assurance of statutory documents and promote the ethos of Just Enough Support. Contribute to developing best practice within the service. Maintain flexibility and promote a healthy work-life balance. Motivate staff to achieve objectives related to adult engagement. Identify and act upon safeguarding issues promptly, in line with policies and legislation. Co-work cases with less experienced or non-social work qualified team members, sharing and developing their learning. Take responsibility for assessments under the Care Act, including statutory functions, participation in inter-agency rota for best interest assessments, and AMHP rota. The Ideal Candidate Demonstrable management experience. Experience working within Adult Social Care. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest Assessments/DOLs. Understanding of mental health legislation, including section 117. Knowledge of funding streams supporting adults. Experience in team development and professional practice. Flexibility to work across various locations and availability for out-of-hours, evenings, and weekends when required. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 12th June at Staffordshire Place 1, Stafford. If you don''t meet all requirements, consider applying anyway. For informal discussions, contact Claire Holden at claire.holden@staffordshire.gov.uk. Our Recruitment Process We anonymise applications during shortlisting to focus on relevant information. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight your suitability. Note: The job title on the description is ''Advanced Practitioner,'' but it is advertised as ''Adults Senior Social Worker'' to reach a wider candidate pool. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values Our values are central to our identity, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, driving how we think and act collectively. We foster a community spirit, pride in our work, and a focus on a better future. We are ambitious and forward-looking, supporting your career growth. Our benefits We prioritize our employees'' well-being, offering a supportive environment and benefits through Careers at Staffordshire. Our recruitment process We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. We offer guaranteed interviews for certain groups meeting minimum criteria. This position requires a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and relevant disclosures should be made in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr