Senior Practitioner

Job Description

Eligibility Notice:
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified at the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK before starting employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. If sponsorship is required, candidates should review the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Please note, this is not legal advice, and we recommend seeking independent legal counsel tailored to your personal circumstances.

About Us:
Liverpool is a dynamic, vibrant city with engaged communities who take pride in their local areas. With ambitious targets to meet by 2025, we need driven, dynamic individuals ready to make a real difference. Working at Liverpool City Council is an opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents and deliver essential public services that matter. We place our communities at the heart of everything we do.

Our world-renowned city is known for its rich culture, affordable housing, good schools, and beautiful green spaces—there’s truly something for everyone in Liverpool!

The Role:
As a Senior Practitioner, your primary focus will be to embed a strength-based approach to assessment and support, ensuring that people have greater choice and control over their well-being. Your role will involve applying the Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles of the Care Act to promote independence and enhance wellbeing at every interaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Supervision: Provide professional leadership and guidance to social workers and social care practitioners, ensuring high standards of care and improved outcomes for people.
• Monitoring & Reviews: Oversee regular monitoring and reviews of care and support plans to ensure the person’s needs are being met.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor social workers and assessors, helping them co-design innovative care plans with service users and carers.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring adherence to national and service guidelines while upholding the reputation of the directorate and council.
• Team Support: Assist the Team Manager in delivering high-quality services and support, working within agreed budgets and performance expectations.

Our Offer to You:

• Generous Leave: At least 31 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years of service (pro-rata if part-time). Option to purchase additional days.
• Agile Working: Flexible working options under our “Flexibility First” policy.
• Pension Scheme: Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with an option to join the AVC scheme.
• Professional Development: Access to a wide range of high-quality training and progression opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support.

Additional Benefits:

• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes
• Drive Time (salary sacrifice car lease scheme)
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next Steps:

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 12 August 2025
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage early submission of your application.

Informal Enquiries:
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Christina Walsh, Team Manager North Locality at 07395 847693.

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Equal Opportunities Statement:
Liverpool City Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and select candidates based on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the essential criteria.

If you need reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an alternative application format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Application Process:
While we advertise on Jobs Go Public and other websites, the application process will be through our Tribepad system. Please ensure that your email address is correct in Tribepad, as all communications, including interview invitations, will be sent to this address. Regularly check your emails, including spam/junk folders, for updates. Don’t forget to complete your full profile, including work and education history.