Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Practitioner – Adult Social Care
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £33.22 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner to join a busy Adult Localities Service in Barnet. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and confident Social Worker with significant experience in complex adult social care casework, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act practice, and Court of Protection proceedings.

Joining a dedicated operational team, you will provide practice leadership, professional guidance, and direct support to frontline practitioners while managing a small caseload of high-risk and complex cases. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive service focused on delivering positive outcomes for adults.

Perks and Benefits

Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement with two days per week in the office and community-based working as required.

Leadership Opportunity: Take on a key practice leadership role, supporting colleagues and contributing to high-quality service delivery.

Professional Development: Enhance your expertise through exposure to complex casework, safeguarding practice, and Court of Protection proceedings.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced practitioners and managers within a supportive and professional team.

Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults and promoting positive outcomes through effective social work practice.

What You Will Do

Complex Case Management: Hold and manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases requiring advanced social work intervention.

Court of Protection Work: Lead on Court of Protection applications and proceedings, ensuring high-quality assessments and reports.

Practice Leadership: Provide expert advice, guidance, and professional support to practitioners across the team.

Risk Management: Support complex decision-making and contribute to effective risk assessment and management processes.

Quality Assurance: Undertake audits and quality assurance activities to support service improvement and best practice.

Mentoring and Coaching: Support the development of colleagues through mentoring, coaching, and practice guidance.

What You Will Bring

Social Work England registration.

Significant experience within Adult Social Care.

Strong experience managing complex casework, safeguarding concerns, and Court of Protection matters.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.

Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

The ability to provide confident practice leadership and quickly establish yourself within a busy operational team.

Why Barnet

Barnet offers a diverse and rewarding working environment within one of London’s largest boroughs. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality adult social care services, the borough provides an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners to contribute to meaningful outcomes while working within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Adult Localities Service in Barnet and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.