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Senior Practitioner Adults SouthamptonAre you an experienced senior professional with a background in adult social care, particularly within learning disabilities and neurodiverse teams? We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Practitioner Adults to join our dynamic team on a 3-month contract. If you have previous experience working with Southampton City Council and are familiar with Care Director systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact while advancing your career.As a Senior Practitioner Adults, your role will be vital in supporting the Team Manager and supervising staff to deliver exceptional care. You will take on both operational and managerial responsibilities, including line managing qualified and unregistered staff, chairing safeguarding and best interests meetings, providing expert practice advice, and managing a small complex caseload. Your expertise in adult safeguarding, mental capacity, and care legislation will ensure compliance and quality standards are met at all times.Candidate Responsibilities – Senior Practitioner Adults Support the Team Manager in day-to-day operations and team oversightLine management of qualified and unregistered staffChair safeguarding and best interests meetings with confidenceProvide practice advice, guidance, and reflective supervision to staffHandle a small, complex caseload alongside managerial dutiesEnsure compliance with the Care Act and Mental Capacity ActWork efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand environmentCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver person-centered supportMaintain up-to-date knowledge of learning disabilities and neurodiverse needs Candidate Requirements – Senior Practitioner Adults Proven expe