Senior Practitioner
Job Description
Job title: Senior Practitioner
Company: Derbyshire County Council
Job description: LocationSth Derbys Dist Council (DCC), Civic Way, SwadlincoteReferenceJOB/24/00628Salary detailsGrade 12 £41,765 – £45,149 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date07 April 2024The South Derbyshire division of Adult Care and seeking to recruit a full time permanent Senior Practitioner for the North Adult Social Work Team.The successful applicant will have substantial knowledge and experience of the statutory responsibilities in the implementation of The Care Act 2014. They will also have experience of working in accordance with the principles of The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.They will be responsible for supporting the Service Manager in providing effective leadership. This will include supporting and developing the team which comprises of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners. Key responsibilities include supervising and supported less experienced colleagues , providing training and briefing session as needed . They will also lead on providing good quality peer supervision and pro actively improving professional standards by providing support.They should have the ability to engage others in the ongoing changes and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of this post . They will also manage complex cases and be able to demonstrate strength based approach whilst showing an awareness of the local resources and local authorities structures and procedures.Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
- Training and development opportunities
- Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
- Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
- Supportive management and team
- Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
- Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition pageDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, clickASCH1Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 114.11 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
Expected salary: £41765 – 45149 per year
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
