Mental Health Senior Practitioner

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Job Description

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.


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Location:
Salisbury
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Healthcare

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