Advanced Practitioner
Leicester, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Reference: REQ7764
Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent and Fixed term for 12 months This is an exciting time to join Leicester City Council and to be part ofour Children's Social Work Serviceensuring children are at the heart ofpractice.We are rated ‘Good' by Ofsted, with our strong focus on participation and direct work recognised.To help deliver our vision we are looking forexperienced Advanced Practitionerswhoareenthusiastic, passionate and havea strongtrack recordof working with children, youngpeopleand their families to achieve positive outcomes. We are investing in our social work workforce to support learning and development, as well as recruiting several international social workers.We are recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner focusing on supporting the development and progression of newly qualified Social Workers in our Children in Need service and Single assessment team. The Children in Need Service works with families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans as well as those in Care Proceedings. You will hold a case load of complex safeguarding as well as offering support to less experienced social workers co-working, supporting casework responsibilities (supporting on visits, at meetings etc) providing coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision and support.You will work in conjunction with the team managers to develop an area of specialism to support the service. We use Signs of Safety as a model of interventionwith a strong focus on working in partnership with families, building relationships through trauma informed practice.We are proud to be one of the first local authorities to be integrating the Lundy Model of Participation across all our children's services. We are committed to supporting your professional development aswell as your emotional wellbeing.We have a comprehensive learning and development programme with support to progress your career and follow your interests, and a range of initiatives to support wellbeing. We offer agile and flexible working that supports a healthy work life balance. You'llhave theability to work outside normal office hours and visit locations across the city. This is a full time, permanent or fixed term position covering 37 hours per week, your working hours will be: Mon - Thurs 08:30-17:00 and Fridays 08:30 - 16:30. Whatyou'llbe doing Within this role, itshouldn'tbe surprising thatyou'llbe managing a case load of complex safeguarding cases and offering co-working learning opportunities. You will be supportingSocial Workers and differently qualified practitioners in applying the practice framework, legislation, and policy they have learnt in discussions/training opportunities and through work with children and families. You will be providingopportunitieswithin your teamfor coaching, mentoring,learningand reflection through 1-1 support, practice observations, jointvisitsand group supervision. You will beworking with the Learning and Development Service to offer acomprehensive induction and training programme to support ongoing learning and development ofless experiencedsocial workersas well as creating anddelivering workshops and bitesize learning. Whatyou'llneed You'llhave a significant post qualifying experience atLevel 3 as a SocialWorker. You'llhave knowledge of relevant child legislation, guidancestandardsand regulations as they relate to fostering,adoptionandprivatefostering arrangements. With confidence,you'llbe able to confront challenges, balance risk and makeappropriate decisions. You must have recognised qualifications in Social Work e.g.CQSW, DIP SW or CSS,SocialWorkEnglandregistration,post qualification training and must be a practice educator or willing to undertake training. Due to the nature of this role,you'llbe subject to a completean EnhancedDBS check and need to hold a fulldriving licence. In addition,you'llneed tohave the right to work in the UK. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'llalso give you the chance to develop your skills andexpertisewith a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Join us We'recommitted to recruiting a diverse andhighly talentedworkforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city.That'swhywe'vedesigned our recruitment process to put you at yourease;make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'lldo all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion about this post, please contactRecruiting Manager - Sonum HussainatSonum.Hussain@leicester.gov.ukor at0116 454 5923
Region: Central
Location: Halford House
Salary: *GBP*47,181 - *GBP*50,269 Per Year
Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*68,546.61
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time,
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent and Fixed term for 12 months
This is an exciting time to join Leicester City Council and to be part ofour Children’s Social Work Serviceensuring children are at the heart ofpractice.We are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with our strong focus on participation and direct work recognised.To help deliver our vision we are looking forexperienced Advanced Practitionerswhoareenthusiastic, passionate and havea strongtrack recordof working with children, youngpeopleand their families to achieve positive outcomes.
We are investing in our social work workforce to support learning and development, as well as recruiting several international social workers.We are recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner focusing on supporting the development and progression of newly qualified Social Workers in our Children in Need service and Single assessment team.
The Children in Need Service works with families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans as well as those in Care Proceedings. You will hold a case load of complex safeguarding as well as offering support to less experienced social workers co-working, supporting casework responsibilities (supporting on visits, at meetings etc) providing coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision and support.You will work in conjunction with the team managers to develop an area of specialism to support the service.
We use Signs of Safety as a model of interventionwith a strong focus on working in partnership with families, building relationships through trauma informed practice.We are proud to be one of the first local authorities to be integrating the Lundy Model of Participation across all our children’s services.
We are committed to supporting your professional development aswell as your emotional wellbeing.We have a comprehensive learning and development programme with support to progress your career and follow your interests, and a range of initiatives to support wellbeing.
We offer agile and flexible working that supports a healthy work life balance.
You’llhave theability to work outside normal office hours and visit locations across the city.
This is a full time, permanent or fixed term position covering 37 hours per week, your working hours will be: Mon - Thurs 08:30-17:00 and Fridays 08:30 - 16:30.
Whatyou’llbe Doing
What We Can Offer You
As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance.
You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working.
We’llalso give you the chance to develop your skills andexpertisewith a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate.
Join us
We’recommitted to recruiting a diverse andhighly talentedworkforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city.That’swhywe’vedesigned our recruitment process to put you at yourease;make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’lldo all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contactRecruiting Manager - Sonum HussainatSonum.Hussain@leicester.gov.ukor at0116 454 5923
Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent and Fixed term for 12 months This is an exciting time to join Leicester City Council and to be part ofour Children's Social Work Serviceensuring children are at the heart ofpractice.We are rated ‘Good' by Ofsted, with our strong focus on participation and direct work recognised.To help deliver our vision we are looking forexperienced Advanced Practitionerswhoareenthusiastic, passionate and havea strongtrack recordof working with children, youngpeopleand their families to achieve positive outcomes. We are investing in our social work workforce to support learning and development, as well as recruiting several international social workers.We are recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner focusing on supporting the development and progression of newly qualified Social Workers in our Children in Need service and Single assessment team. The Children in Need Service works with families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans as well as those in Care Proceedings. You will hold a case load of complex safeguarding as well as offering support to less experienced social workers co-working, supporting casework responsibilities (supporting on visits, at meetings etc) providing coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision and support.You will work in conjunction with the team managers to develop an area of specialism to support the service. We use Signs of Safety as a model of interventionwith a strong focus on working in partnership with families, building relationships through trauma informed practice.We are proud to be one of the first local authorities to be integrating the Lundy Model of Participation across all our children's services. We are committed to supporting your professional development aswell as your emotional wellbeing.We have a comprehensive learning and development programme with support to progress your career and follow your interests, and a range of initiatives to support wellbeing. We offer agile and flexible working that supports a healthy work life balance. You'llhave theability to work outside normal office hours and visit locations across the city. This is a full time, permanent or fixed term position covering 37 hours per week, your working hours will be: Mon - Thurs 08:30-17:00 and Fridays 08:30 - 16:30. Whatyou'llbe doing Within this role, itshouldn'tbe surprising thatyou'llbe managing a case load of complex safeguarding cases and offering co-working learning opportunities. You will be supportingSocial Workers and differently qualified practitioners in applying the practice framework, legislation, and policy they have learnt in discussions/training opportunities and through work with children and families. You will be providingopportunitieswithin your teamfor coaching, mentoring,learningand reflection through 1-1 support, practice observations, jointvisitsand group supervision. You will beworking with the Learning and Development Service to offer acomprehensive induction and training programme to support ongoing learning and development ofless experiencedsocial workersas well as creating anddelivering workshops and bitesize learning. Whatyou'llneed You'llhave a significant post qualifying experience atLevel 3 as a SocialWorker. You'llhave knowledge of relevant child legislation, guidancestandardsand regulations as they relate to fostering,adoptionandprivatefostering arrangements. With confidence,you'llbe able to confront challenges, balance risk and makeappropriate decisions. You must have recognised qualifications in Social Work e.g.CQSW, DIP SW or CSS,SocialWorkEnglandregistration,post qualification training and must be a practice educator or willing to undertake training. Due to the nature of this role,you'llbe subject to a completean EnhancedDBS check and need to hold a fulldriving licence. In addition,you'llneed tohave the right to work in the UK. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'llalso give you the chance to develop your skills andexpertisewith a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Join us We'recommitted to recruiting a diverse andhighly talentedworkforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city.That'swhywe'vedesigned our recruitment process to put you at yourease;make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'lldo all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion about this post, please contactRecruiting Manager - Sonum HussainatSonum.Hussain@leicester.gov.ukor at0116 454 5923
Region: Central
Location: Halford House
Salary: *GBP*47,181 - *GBP*50,269 Per Year
Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*68,546.61
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time,
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent and Fixed term for 12 months
This is an exciting time to join Leicester City Council and to be part ofour Children’s Social Work Serviceensuring children are at the heart ofpractice.We are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with our strong focus on participation and direct work recognised.To help deliver our vision we are looking forexperienced Advanced Practitionerswhoareenthusiastic, passionate and havea strongtrack recordof working with children, youngpeopleand their families to achieve positive outcomes.
We are investing in our social work workforce to support learning and development, as well as recruiting several international social workers.We are recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner focusing on supporting the development and progression of newly qualified Social Workers in our Children in Need service and Single assessment team.
The Children in Need Service works with families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans as well as those in Care Proceedings. You will hold a case load of complex safeguarding as well as offering support to less experienced social workers co-working, supporting casework responsibilities (supporting on visits, at meetings etc) providing coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision and support.You will work in conjunction with the team managers to develop an area of specialism to support the service.
We use Signs of Safety as a model of interventionwith a strong focus on working in partnership with families, building relationships through trauma informed practice.We are proud to be one of the first local authorities to be integrating the Lundy Model of Participation across all our children’s services.
We are committed to supporting your professional development aswell as your emotional wellbeing.We have a comprehensive learning and development programme with support to progress your career and follow your interests, and a range of initiatives to support wellbeing.
We offer agile and flexible working that supports a healthy work life balance.
You’llhave theability to work outside normal office hours and visit locations across the city.
This is a full time, permanent or fixed term position covering 37 hours per week, your working hours will be: Mon - Thurs 08:30-17:00 and Fridays 08:30 - 16:30.
Whatyou’llbe Doing
- Within this role, itshouldn’tbe surprising thatyou’llbe managing a case load of complex safeguarding cases and offering co-working learning opportunities.
- You will be supportingSocial Workers and differently qualified practitioners in applying the practice framework, legislation, and policy they have learnt in discussions/training opportunities and through work with children and families.
- You will be providingopportunitieswithin your teamfor coaching, mentoring,learningand reflection through 1-1 support, practice observations, jointvisitsand group supervision.
- You will beworking with the Learning and Development Service to offer acomprehensive induction and training programme to support ongoing learning and development ofless experiencedsocial workersas well as creating anddelivering workshops and bitesize learning.
- You’llhave a significant post qualifying experience atLevel 3 as a SocialWorker.
- You’llhave knowledge of relevant child legislation, guidancestandardsand regulations as they relate to fostering,adoptionandprivatefostering arrangements.
- With confidence,you’llbe able to confront challenges, balance risk and makeappropriate decisions.
- You must have recognised qualifications in Social Work e.g.CQSW, DIP SW or CSS,SocialWorkEnglandregistration,post qualification training and must be a practice educator or willing to undertake training.
What We Can Offer You
As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance.
You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working.
We’llalso give you the chance to develop your skills andexpertisewith a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate.
Join us
We’recommitted to recruiting a diverse andhighly talentedworkforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city.That’swhywe’vedesigned our recruitment process to put you at yourease;make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’lldo all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contactRecruiting Manager - Sonum HussainatSonum.Hussain@leicester.gov.ukor at0116 454 5923
