Salary: £43,839 to £47,181 per annum

Grade: L

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire  

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated professional to join the Craven Intermediate Care Hub Team in the role of Advanced Practitioner, on a full-time, permanent basis.

The substantive working hours for this post are Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The post holder will be required to work within a hospital setting, providing expert support to ensure safe, effective, and timely discharge planning.

This position offers a significant opportunity to undertake a leadership role within the service, including deputising for the Team Manager as required. The successful candidate will contribute to the management and coordination of complex discharge pathways, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and achieve optimal outcomes for individuals.

The Advanced Practitioner will provide professional leadership within the service, ensuring the promotion and maintenance of consistent, confident, and high‑quality practice. The post holder will hold formal responsibility for the supervision and professional oversight of Social Care Co‑ordinators, supporting effective practice, adherence to statutory requirements, and the delivery of safe and appropriate interventions.

About the Role:

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Craven Intermediate Care Service.

You will:

• Deputise for the Team Manager, supporting the operational delivery and development of the team.
• Lead on reflective practice, mentoring and coaching colleagues to build confidence and consistency in practice.
• Streamline processes, helping to improve the efficiency and quality of our assessments and outcomes
• Continue to undertake Intermediate care pathway work in support of the person using the service.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step up, take on more responsibility, and develop their leadership skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a qualified social worker with:

• Substantial experience in Intermediate care casework.
• A passion for mentoring, reflective practice, and service improvement.
• The ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working practices including working from hospital and community  settings and the opportunity to hybrid work
• A market-leading pension scheme
• Generous leave entitlement
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts and salary sacrifice discount schemes through our Everybody Benefits offer
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning
• Progression and career-enhancement opportunities
• Access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices
• In addition to in-house occupational health services, preferential rates on a private health scheme are available through payroll deductions
• Staff who use a computer as a regular part of their job are entitled to a free eye test.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Operational Manager Andrea Preston andrea.preston@northyorks.gov.uk or 01609 536181

Key Documents:

 Job Description.docx

Total Rewards

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 10^th May 2026

Short listing: Wednesday 13^th May 2026

Interview Date: In person and TBA with the candidate

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.