Senior Practitioner (Senior Hospital Discharge Team (HDT)
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: 36\.5 hours per week / (08:30\-16:30\)
Interview Date/Type: Face to face
SMART Working:We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working \- giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner to join the Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team (HDT) as a Senior Practitioner.
This role requires experience in supervising and/or managing staff within a social care setting. It is key to the development of a high\-performing team that works effectively with individuals, families, and partner agencies.
We are seeking candidates with a strong knowledge of relevant legislation and a well\-developed understanding of the issues facing adults with care and support needs, as well as their carers and families.
The postholder will work with adults and families and will undertake responsibilities including allocation of work, chairing strategy meetings, staff supervision, and deputising for the Team Manager. The role plays an important part in driving quality and performance, promoting outstanding practice, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals*.*
About You
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high\-quality, person\-centred practice. You will provide advanced professional leadership, guidance, and support to colleagues, ensuring practice is safe, effective, and aligned with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards.
This role includes complex casework, decision\-making, practice development, and elements of operational and line management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert support and oversight on complex and high\-risk cases, ensuring defensible decision\-making and proportionate interventions.
- Act as a practice lead and role model, promoting strengths\-based and person\-centred approaches.
- Support colleagues through mentoring, coaching, and supervision to improve practice standards.
- Undertake advanced assessments, risk management, and safeguarding enquiries in line with legislation and guidance.
- Contribute to quality assurance and audit processes, identifying and supporting improvements.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate effective multi\-agency responses.
- Support the implementation of policies, procedures, and service improvements.
- Provide appropriate professional challenge, escalating concerns where necessary.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high\-quality case records.
- Support the development of newly qualified and less experienced staff.
Operates with a high degree of professional autonomy within agreed parameters.
Holds responsibility for decision\-making in complex cases.
Works closely with team managers to inform service delivery, practice standards, and performance improvements.
Skills and Experience
Significant experience in adult social care, including complex casework and safeguarding.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding frameworks).
Ability to provide constructive challenge, reflective practice, and professional leadership.
Excellent analytical, communication, and partnership\-working skills.
Demonstrated ability to support and influence practice quality without formal management authority.
Applicants should be registered with Social Work England.
Additional Information
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
Find Out More.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can contact manager, Dinah Saunders 07760 167025 dinah.saunders@trafford.gov.uk or Service Manager Louise Irving 07793981032 louise.irving@trafford.gov.uk
About us...
Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60\+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world\-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
Why Trafford?
We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”
Our Culture...
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.
They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
What you'll love about working with us...
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work\-life balance:
- Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
- Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
- Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
- Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
- Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
- Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
- Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
Key Information...
- Pre\-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre\-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
- Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
- Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice \| Trafford Council privacy notice \| Trafford Council
Make an Impact. Apply Today.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.
We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at recruitment@trafford.gov.uk
After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to learn more about your skills and experience.
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