Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council are excited to have developed a lead practitioner post to support our most vulnerable residents. We are looking to recruit an ambitious and proactive individual who will be an ambassador for our vulnerable adults ensuring that they are appropriately safeguarded and that as statutory partners we support their views, choices and act in their best interests always. The successful candidate will be an experienced social work practitioner who has a passion for working within this field, who has a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and is confident in using this knowledge to develop and embed across our wider social work teams.As a senior practitioner you will also be expected to:Supervise relevant staff including where appropriate the allocation of work and other managerial dutiesYou will represent the Adults Services Department at relevant training events, internal and external meetings and conferencesLead, develop and deliver relevant training in relation to legislative changesManage budgetsComply and adhere to the Authoritys policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work and the Corporate Equality PolicyAll applicants will be required to:Hold a recognised social work qualification and preferably a Best Interest Assessor awardBe registered with Social Care WalesHave significant post-qualifying experience of statutory adult care.Budget management experienceHave experience of direct involvement with Adult Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Complex Health Care legislation, it is desirable to have experience of Mental Health.Be experienced in chairing complex meetings with relevant statutory partnersAccess to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement and the successful post holder will be a hybrid agile worker which will mean that they will work both at our Social Care buildings and from home.This post requires a registration with Social Care Wales under the category of Social Care Managers / Social Workers and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with Social Care Wales can be found on the following website https://socialcare.walesThorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal RecordsWe welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form.For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Councils Pay Policy.Closing Date: 20th February 202512:00am, midnightInterview Date: To be Confirmed