Job Description

Job Introduction

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The Safeguarding Adults Service within the Department of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing is looking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner to help lead and deliver frontline practice. You must have a CQSW/CSS/DIPSW/Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work or equivalent and hold a current driving licence (unless a disability prevents this).


We are looking for someone passionate about social work and who holds the belief that promoting rights underpins good practice. Suitable candidates will understand The Human Rights Act 1998 and its impact on work with adults. Applicants will be able to evidence how they apply safeguarding principles as well as demonstrate approaches to practice that enable people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of, abuse or neglect to maintain self-determination. Significant experience of applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 will be essential.


As an Advanced Practitioner you will model excellent practice and be a leading expert resource for Newly Qualified Social Workers, Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers within the Safeguarding Adults Service. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build successful working relationships with all who come into contact with the service. In return you will receive regular support and supervision, access to CPD activities, and flexible working conditions to help manage work-life and personal-life commitments.


We welcome applications from people already practicing as an Advanced Practitioner who may be looking to broaden their experience in adult safeguarding, as well as Experienced Social Workers who may be looking to take the next step in their career. All candidates must be registered with Social Work England.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Ruksana Aziz on 07582 102633 or email ruksana.aziz@bradford.gov.uk.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.


The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Advanced Practitioner

Salary

46,142.00 - 49,282.00 per annum

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

bradfordmbc/TP/749/1377

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

37

Closing Date

23 November, 2025

Job Category

Social work

Service

Adults with Disabilities

Location

Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, United Kingdom

Additonal Payments

Not Applicable *

Posted on

06 November, 2025