Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Job Details

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Malvern Hills Area Adult Social Work Team.

Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 per annum (***Plus an annual retention / welcome / market force of £3,000)

37 Hours per Week

Location:Rowan House, Malvern 

Permanent, Full-time

A fantastic opportunity for has arisen for the role of Advanced Social Work Practitioner within Malvern Hills Area Adult Social Work Team.

This is a hugely diverse role and no one day is the same and we're proud of the work that we do in our friendly and supportive team.

Located in the beautiful and scenic Malvern, covering Malvern Hills, Tenbury and surrounding areas. Working alongside 2 ASWP colleagues you will manage the day-to-day operational duties of the Area Team including supervisory responsibilities and providing an expert, consultative role in the delivery of the strengths based Social Work model.

If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues, whilst continuing to support and safeguard adults of all ages, then this could be just for you.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll need a professional social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS) or other social work qualification certified by Social Work England.

Whether you’ve managed and mentored a team before or you're looking to take your first steps in developing your management skills this is a great opportunity for an experienced Social Worker looking to move up in your career and progress in your profession.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | [Employer hidden], so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:This role has the opportunity for advancement into. We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Application Closing Date:

28th April 2026 Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 2nd May 2026.

Attached documents

ASWP PS.pdf

ASWP JD.pdf

Company

The work we do at [Employer hidden] matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

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