Nottinghamshire County Council are further developing all-age ways of working in Social Work Community Teams and a permanent, part time Advanced Social Work Practitioner vacancy has arisen across our Bassetlaw Social Work Community Team. We are looking for dynamic staff with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice.

You will join the Bassetlaw Social Work Community Team. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. You will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. You will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise.

Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team.

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice.

You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult’s work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver’s licence and the use of a car for work. A taxi service is available for disabled employees.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post, you can contact Jodie Blaydes [email protected] or Alison Jackson [email protected].

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