Senior Practitioner – Transitions & Progression Team – London Borough of Islington

Job Description

Senior Practitioner – Transitions & Progression to Adulthood Team – London Borough of Islington

The London Borough of Islington is recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join its specialist Transitions & Progression to Adulthood Team, supporting young adults with learning disabilities as they move into adulthood. This role combines case-holding responsibilities with supervisory duties, offering a balance of leadership and direct social work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a small caseload of complex cases involving young adults transitioning into adult services.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to approximately 4 social workers within the team.
• Undertake statutory duties, including Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act assessments, safeguarding work, and care planning.
• Promote a strengths-based, person-centred approach, enabling young people to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, education, health, and adult services partners to ensure smooth transitions and progression planning.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience, ideally with prior experience in a senior role or supervising staff.
• Strong understanding of transitions, learning disabilities, and adult social care legislation.
• Excellent assessment, leadership, and multi-agency working skills.

Additional Information:

• Location: LBI Learning Disabilities Partnership, Islington.
• Full-time: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid working model (minimum one office-based day per week, with flexibility for homeworking).
• Inside IR35.

Ardent Social is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.