Practitioner - Adult Assessment and Review Team

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed Senior Practitioner to join AaRT and play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred statutory support across Adult Social Care.
AaRT supports vulnerable people who have a Learning Disability, Autism, and/or a Physical Disability.
You will have responsibility for the delivery of statutory duties commensurate with supporting people within Adult Social Care. You will discharge these duties in a manner that sees people at the centre of their care and support, along with, demonstrating behaviours that result in the delivery of compassionate, caring, responsive, and proportionate care and support.
As a Learning Disability Nurse or Social Worker /Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for managing an allocated caseload and undertaking timely, comprehensive and strengths-based Care Act reviews, assessments and support planning, ensuring that people's care and support arrangements continue to meet their assessed eligible needs and promote independence, choice and control.
You will also be responsible for providing reflective supervision sessions to colleagues, supporting team members with everyday practice queries, chairing meetings, and deputising for the Team Manager at a variety of different meetings/ events as required.
You will work directly with individuals, their families, carers, advocates and care providers.
Succeed, and you will be part of a varied, supported and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we're passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It's why we're committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.
Our Offer:
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Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Amanda Babbington at or call
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Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI.
All new starters will join us on a four-month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well-supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.
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