Advanced Social Work Practitioner

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annumType of vacancy: PermanentWork pattern: Full TimeHours per week: 37Work Base: Oak House, Linby, NG15 8LGWorking Arrangements: HybridJob Description / Person Specification: ASWP.pdf – 201KBCompetency Framework: Tier 6Number of posts: 1Interview date: 18.12.2025Closing Date: 31 December 2025 23:55 About the role An opportunity has arisen for a full time Advanced Social Work Partitioner (ASWP) in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Working in the MASH provides an ideal opportunity to work in a unique multi‑agency team with partner agencies such as police, health, probation, children’s social care, and the fire service to share information and provide proportionate and timely responses to adult safeguarding enquiries. The MASH also offers an established and supportive culture where you will be able to utilise your social work skills and expertise in safeguarding, which in turn, will contribute towards your career progression. As an experienced social worker, you will demonstrate your continued professional development and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, whilst supporting colleagues and partners to make timely and proportionate decisions to meet the needs of the service. You will also have experience of leadership, coaching, mentoring and supervision for social workers or community care officers. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the team and will contribute towards the continued professional development alongside the improvement of existing processes, to deliver an efficient and effective service. You will work in partnership with agencies to ensure that the quality of information shared between agencies is proportionate, whilst balancing risk and ensuring that the person’s views and wishes are gathered in line with making safeguarding personal. Essential responsibilities As an ASWP, you must be able to evidence the skills required to prioritise risk and effectively manage your own workload whilst identifying any issues or concerns that may impact on service delivery and escalating these appropriately. You will need to evidence examples of your ability to think and work creatively to create an environment where colleagues and other agencies are encouraged and supported to explore professional curiosity, risk management, mental capacity and person‑centred outcomes. You will have a thorough working knowledge of the Nottinghamshire adult social care’s current adult care strategies and understanding of developments in safeguarding adults both locally and nationally. To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have Professional Social Work qualification Registered with Social Work England Be an Approved Adult Mental Health Practitioner, Practice Educator, or Approved Best Interest assessor Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge and experience of staff supervision Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation relating to adult social care and safeguarding Excellent customer service and IT skills Ability to work at pace to achieve positive outcomes through evidence‑based decision making What We Offer A non‑visiting team (completing safeguarding enquiries remotely, via phone and Microsoft Teams) A supportive team environment with regular supervision and peer support Opportunities for continued professional development Flexible working including hybrid working options following a period of induction A modern office environment with the opportunity to work from Nottinghamshire County Council’s new headquarters, Oak House Access to the Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Generous annual leave provisions, in addition to 8 days statutory bank holiday entitlement A huge range of offers and discounts across the UK’s major retailers are available to help you make savings on your living costs Save on travel to work with the public transport season ticket scheme Buy a bike to get to work, tax‑free with the CycleScheme and the lease car scheme Westfield Health Scheme Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. Providing false or misleading information regarding your immigration status will result in disqualification. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Team Manager Amanda Marsden on 01158042646 or email Amanda.marsden@nottscc.gov.uk. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr