Job Description

Advanced Practitioner - Ref: SS04225

G10: 47,181 - 50,269 per annum.

Adult Safeguarding Team

Contract: Full time, permanent

Are you a social worker with at least 2 years post qualifying experience working in social care and an interest in adult safeguarding? Do you have experience of managing complex case work and contributing to staff supervision?




An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the Walsall Adult Safeguarding Hub as an Advanced Practitioner.

About the job:

The safeguarding hub receives all safeguarding referrals for adults in Walsall The team is social work led and makes decisions about how to respond to safeguarding concerns by analysing presenting risks, liaising with partner agencies, adults and their representatives, sharing and gathering information appropriately and applying the principles of section 42 of the Care Act 2014. You, along with two other advanced practitioners, are responsible for the day-to-day practice of the social workers and safeguarding research officers As an advanced practitioner, you will prioritise and allocate concerns, support the staff group to manage their workload effective ensuring compliance with the principles of the Care Act 2014 and chair strategy meetings as required. Working in partnership with the team manager, you will contribute to the operational functioning of the team, ensure practice is of the highest standard, providing staff supervision and identifying and development needs. You will represent the safeguarding hub at internal and partnership information sharing meetings such as MARAC and MAPPA meetings

About you:

You must be a registered social worker with:


A minimum of two years post qualifying experience Experience of managing complex case work and of supervising staff, students and/or apprentices. A post-qualifying award such as Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, Advanced Mental Health Practitioner or an equivalent relevant to the role A sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other related legislation. A passion and commitment to working with colleagues, professionals and other agencies to achieve the best possible outcome relating to allegations of adults being at risk or experiencing various forms of abuse. The ability to demonstrate competence, knowledge and the ability as an advanced practitioner, as outlined in the job description and person specification.
What we offer:


A supportive environment, where every level of the organisation is committed to ongoing practice development. We are committed to improving outcomes for adults at risk and for ensuring your continued professional development. We offer learning and development opportunities, as well as regular supervision in a very supportive and friendly environment. Payment of Social Work England registration fees met by the local authority. A level of flexibility between office and remote working, in line with the needs of the service
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Paul Sharpe on 01922 658939 or email paul.sharpe@walsall.gov.uk

View and Employee Specification

Important note:

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification.

If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.

Please also ensure that you complete the

work history

and

qualifications

sections of your application form.

Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.

Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.


Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.


For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

Closing date: 28th December 2025

Interviews: Week beginning 5th January 2026



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