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Job Opportunity:Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Advanced Practitioner Early Intervention AdultsLocation: BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Bricket Wood, Watford, WD25 9NHContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentWorking Pattern: Office-based with opportunity for hybrid workingSalary:34LTD or 27 PAYEStart Date: ASAPMake a Difference Every Day Join Our Early Intervention Team We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner to lead our Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) team based at BRE, Bricket Wood, Watford. This exciting and rewarding role involves urgent community-based work to help individuals remain safe and supported in their homes, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. Working within an integrated Health and Social Care setting, you will supervise and support a team of Community Care Officers (CCOs), deliver complex assessments and interventions, and promote community-based solutions through a person-centred approach.What Youll Do:Lead and support a team of CCOs delivering urgent community-based assessmentsComplete and oversee Care Act-compliant assessments and interventions to support individuals at risk of hospital admissionSupervise and develop social care staff and promote best practice across the teamWork collaboratively with health professionals, local authorities, voluntary and private sector organisationsSupport unpaid carers and ensure culturally sensitive services are offered to all service usersDrive innovation, peer development, and ensure statutory health and social care responsibilities are met to a high standardAbout You: Essential:Qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years post-qualifying experienceCurrent registration with Social Work England or HCPCFull UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicleExcellent understanding of The Care Act, safeguarding principles, and Hertfordshires Connected Lives modelExperience or willingness to undertake training in a specialist area, such as:Moving and Handling PractitionerPractice EducatorApproved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)Best Interest Assessor (BIA)Desirable:Experience working in urgent response or integrated care teamsPrevious supervision or leadership experience within health or social careWhy Join Us?Be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking service committed to preventative, person-centred careEngage in multi-agency work to support a wide range of adults in the communityExcellent opportunities for professional development and career progressionFlexible hybrid working model, with expectation to attend office (Bricket Wood) when requiredSupportive and collaborative team cultureTake the next step in your social care career and help us make a real difference in peoples lives across Hertfordshire. Apply now and become a key player in innovative, community-based care. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:Delanie Heyes on 01772 208964or Email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk