*Adults Advanced Practitioner – Adults Social Care – #OR109447

Job Description

Knowsley Borough Council is seeking an experienced Adults Advanced Practitioner to drive practice development and service improvement across adult social care. Based at Municipal Buildings, Kirkby (L32 1TX), this is a pivotal leadership role offering £28.00–£36.82 per hour, commencing 4 August 2026.

You will provide professional supervision and leadership to Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators, take a lead role on complex and high-risk cases, and champion a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement. Key responsibilities include delivering reflective and group supervision, undertaking quality assurance audits of assessments, support plans and case files, supporting ASYEs and students on placement, and contributing to multi-agency meetings including MARAMs and best interests meetings.

You will embed legal literacy across the team with particular reference to the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 2007, and work alongside the Principal Social Worker and Safeguarding Quality Improvement Service to respond to the quality assurance framework. Advanced Practitioners aligned to the AMHP function must hold AMHP qualification and registration. There is also a commitment to undertake the Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification and at least one further specialist qualification.

Candidates must be qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, with substantial post-qualifying experience in adults’ services and demonstrable skills in supervision, complex case management, and practice improvement.

To express your interest, please apply now or contact the Semester team directly.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.