Senior Practitioner Adults Southampton
Are you an experienced senior professional with a background in adult social care, particularly within learning disabilities and neurodiverse teams? We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Practitioner Adults to join our dynamic team on a 3-month contract. If you have previous experience working with Southampton City Council and are familiar with Care Director systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact while advancing your career.
As a Senior Practitioner Adults, your role will be vital in supporting the Team Manager and supervising staff to deliver exceptional care. You will take on both operational and managerial responsibilities, including line managing qualified and unregistered staff, chairing safeguarding and best interests meetings, providing expert practice advice, and managing a small complex caseload. Your expertise in adult safeguarding, mental capacity, and care legislation will ensure compliance and quality standards are met at all times.
Candidate Responsibilities – Senior Practitioner Adults
Support the Team Manager in day-to-day operations and team oversight
Line management of qualified and unregistered staff
Chair safeguarding and best interests meetings with confidence
Provide practice advice, guidance, and reflective supervision to staff
Handle a small, complex caseload alongside managerial duties
Ensure compliance with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver person-centered support
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of learning disabilities and neurodiverse needsCandidate Requirements – Senior Practitioner Adults
Proven experience in adult social care, specifically with learning disabilities and neurodiverse populations
Experience working within Southampton City Council is highly desirable
Familiarity with Care Director systems and internal policies
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act
Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced setting
Confident in chairing meetings and offering reflective supervisionBenefits – Senior Practitioner Adults
Competitive pay rate 35LTD inclusive of holiday pay or £25 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay
Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend
Gaining valuable experience within a reputable local authority
Opportunity to influence positive outcomes for vulnerable adults
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Flexibility to work within a busy and rewarding settingHow to Apply
Interested candidates should contact Delanie Heyes , for more details. Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss this exciting opportunity further
