Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Advanced Social Work Practitioner
Barnsley
£28.72/hr
Start date: ASAP

AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Barnsley.

Advanced social work Practitioner is required on a 6 month basis to join the practice e development hub, This is a non case holding position and the role would be to support the service development of social work practitioners, providing training, practice forums, one to one support for practitioners, and training sessions ac ross service.

A main element of the role is to support Newly qualified social workers and students and therefore it would be beneficial to have Practice educator qualification to at least level 2 but level 2 is preferential.

The role would be based at Westgate building but would be supporting across service and so must be willing to travel across Barnsley.

Responsibilities
* Support senior colleagues with the prioritisation, allocation, planning and review of work in accordance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements, contributing to effective budget management, ensuring value for public money and the maximisation of service efficiencies.
* Contribute to service monitoring and evaluation, undertaking needs analysis, reviewing availability of resources and development of service practice, policies and strategies to maintain high quality services.
* Provide supervision, direction and co-ordination of workloads, support and guidance, appraisal and professional development and support social work students on first and final placements; and students from other professional disciplines.
* Undertake clear and detailed service user, carer assessments, including community care, safeguarding, mental capacity and best interest assessments, prioritising, allocating and reviewing work in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, minimising risks, with consideration for service user needs and available options.
* Manage high complex cases including their planning and review, promoting independence and early intervention as well as the personalisation agenda and self directed support to minimise risks and improve quality of life for service users and their carers, ensuring targets are met within agreed timescales

Education and Training Measure Rank
* Recognised Social Work qualification or equivalent (Nursing, OT or Physiotherapist)
* Registration with the appropriate professional body.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD, including a minimum of 45 Level 7 Credits from the
following: Consolidation, Safeguarding, AMHP, Best Interest Assessor, DOLS and
Mental Capacity Act. Higher Specialist Award or Postgraduate Diploma.

Relevant Experience Measure Rank
* At least 4 years' post qualification experience within relevant policies, the statutory framework and legislation, including safeguarding
* Experience of working in a health and social work team / care setting e.g. elderly, learning disabilities, mental health and vulnerable people.
* Experience of managing complex work situations
* Expertise in producing comprehensive and detailed assessments for more complex cases including safeguarding investigations