Qualified Practitioner – Hoarding (PACT Team, Adult Social Care)

Overview

In this role you will join the Adult Social Care team within the People Achieving Change Together (PACT) unit to support adults affected by hoarding and self-neglect. You will build trusting relationships with clients who may resist engaging with services, and work closely with other professionals to coordinate practical, person-centred support. The position focuses on assessing needs, managing risk, and safeguarding to improve safety, wellbeing, and independence. This is a mission-led opportunity to apply compassionate, relational practice at scale in a high-performing council.

Pay / Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Onsite Gym

Responsibilities

• Build trust with individuals who may struggle to engage with services
• Assess needs and agree practical, person-centred support
• Manage risks around hoarding and self-neglect while respecting client choices
• Support safeguarding work, including Mental Capacity assessments and Section 42 enquiries
• Collaborate with other professionals to promote safety, independence and lasting changes

Key requirements

• A Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, with current professional registration
• At least one year’s post-qualification experience in an adult social care or healthcare setting (ASYE included)
• Experience of assessment and risk management, including hoarding, self-neglect or complex trauma
• Good knowledge of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

• Strong communication
• Relationship-building
• Organisation
• Care Act
• Mental Capacity Act
• Safeguarding

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