Who You Are You are a Lead Practitioner with expertise in social work, holding a professional qualification and registration with Social Work England, essential for managing and delivering high-quality services within the Customer Finance Community Department at the Adults and Health Directorate. With a strong foundation in the Social Worker National Competency Framework, you bring extensive knowledge, experience, and understanding of adult social care legislation, policies, and practices, essential for handling complex cases and providing supervision and mentorship to staff and students. Your skill set includes conducting robust assessments and risk analysis, managing sensitive personal data securely in compliance with GDPR, and supporting the development and implementation of outcome-oriented care plans. Your personal values align with the council's focus on caring, learning to improve, inclusivity, and collaboration, demonstrating integrity, empathy, and support for colleagues, while promoting diversity and championing equality in all aspects of your work. What the Job Involves Under the direction of the Customer Finance Manager, you are tasked with managing a small yet complex caseload, emphasizing safeguarding adults at risk, promoting their wellbeing, and achieving desired outcomes through effective risk assessment and support planning. Your role includes practicing high standards of social work in compliance with the Care Act 2014, providing professional assessments, managing resources efficiently, and conducting Mental Capacity Act assessments to empower adults in decision-making processes. You will chair safeguarding and multidisciplinary meetings, maintain effective partnerships within and outside the Council, offer consultation and mentorship to less experienced staff, and take the lead in developing professional practice areas while promoting self-directed support. Flexibility is essential as the role demands adaptability to changing service needs, with responsibilities to work beyond standard hours occasionally and operate across different locations to ensure effective service delivery according to established standards and targets. Your responsibilities extend to ensuring health and safety compliance, promoting corporate values and confidentiality, and actively pursuing strategies for continual service improvement and cost-effective outcomes, contributing positively to the community and its residents.