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Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Join Wiltshire Councils Mental Health Team as a Senior Practitioner and help shape high-quality social care services for people with complex needs. About the Role As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide practice leadership, professional support, and supervision to Social Workers and social care staff within our mental health teams. Youll play a key role in promoting safeguarding, driving evidence-based practice, and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities. This is a varied and challenging role that combines leadership responsibilities with a small caseload of complex work. Key Responsibilities Provide professional leadership and supervision to Social Workers and Customer Coordinators. Chair multi-agency meetings and deputise for the Team Manager when required. Manage a small caseload of complex cases, ensuring person-centred practice and compliance with legislation. Promote safeguarding and act as Investigating Manager or Officer as needed. Contribute to policy development and lead implementation of new legislation and guidance. Monitor team performance and budget spend, ensuring best value and high-quality outcomes. Work collaboratively with health partners, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders to improve service delivery. About You BA/BSc/MA/MSc in Social Work or equivalent qualification. Registered with Social Work England. Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in social care. Expert knowledge of social care legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. Proven experience in staff supervision, training, and development. Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage complex situations and work under pressure. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Ability to travel across the county. Desirable: Best Interests Assessor qualification, Practice Educator qualification, experience in audits or research. Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required. Politically restricted post. Professional fees are the responsibility of the post holder. Why Join Us? Wiltshire Council is committed to delivering integrated, person-centred mental health services. Youll be part of a supportive leadership team, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects that shape future service provision. Apply today and help us make a real difference in mental health care across Wiltshire. TPBN1_UKTJ