ADULTS ADVANCED PRACTITIONER – Social Care Qualified
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29.76 to £38.38 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay: £29.76 per hour PAYE / £38.38 per hour Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birkenhead, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR100155 |
Summary
Neway are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join the Adult's Social Work team based with Wirral MBC
Contract: ongoing| 36 hrs per week
Start: 05 May 2026
Work pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote
Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2YA
The Role
Wirral Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (Adults) to lead high‑quality practice across safeguarding, adult protection and complex casework within Adult Social Care.
You’ll work closely with Commissioning and Contracts colleagues to review funding applications, ensure compliance with national and local criteria, and support operational teams with expert guidance and professional standards oversight.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting casework for existing funded clients, including those approaching review
Managing a register and workflow system for applications and case oversight
Organising and recording internal and joint funding panels
Liaising with Legal Services on correspondence relating to funding decisions
Monitoring risk, identifying mitigation options and escalating appropriately
Working with providers on best practice in case recording, risk assessment, behaviour management and evidence collation
About You
We’re looking for a confident, motivated and forward‑thinking practitioner with:
Strong safeguarding and adult protection expertise
Experience managing complex cases and promoting independence
The ability to provide professional leadership and influence practice standards
A constructive, solutions‑focused approach and commitment to positive outcomes
You must be a qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
Contract: ongoing| 36 hrs per week
Start: 05 May 2026
Work pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote
Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2YA
The Role
Wirral Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (Adults) to lead high‑quality practice across safeguarding, adult protection and complex casework within Adult Social Care.
You’ll work closely with Commissioning and Contracts colleagues to review funding applications, ensure compliance with national and local criteria, and support operational teams with expert guidance and professional standards oversight.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting casework for existing funded clients, including those approaching review
Managing a register and workflow system for applications and case oversight
Organising and recording internal and joint funding panels
Liaising with Legal Services on correspondence relating to funding decisions
Monitoring risk, identifying mitigation options and escalating appropriately
Working with providers on best practice in case recording, risk assessment, behaviour management and evidence collation
About You
We’re looking for a confident, motivated and forward‑thinking practitioner with:
Strong safeguarding and adult protection expertise
Experience managing complex cases and promoting independence
The ability to provide professional leadership and influence practice standards
A constructive, solutions‑focused approach and commitment to positive outcomes
You must be a qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.