Part Time Advanced Social Work Practitioner

31 July 2017
Permanent
Part Time
18.5
Welbeck House, Darwin Drive, New Ollerton, Newark, Notts, NG22 9FF
£34,538 - £39,177 per annum (pro rata for part time)

An opportunity has arisen within the Community Mental Health Team covering the Districts of Newark & Sherwood with Bassetlaw for a part time Advanced Social Work Practitioner.

If you are a registered qualified Social Worker and you are looking for a chance to develop your career in an established leadership role, with the desire to make a positive difference for our customers and the team, this opportunity is for you.

We are looking for a Social Worker, with at least two years’ experience at Band B level in Mental Health Practice, with a good experience of adult safeguarding investigations, and complex case work. It is also desirable that you have already qualified as an Approved Mental Health professional (AMHP).

This is an important leadership position and in this role you will supervise a small number of staff; take the lead on practice issues and oversee the day to day operation of the team with other senior colleagues. Supervisory or mentoring experience would be an advantage as you will work with the manager and other senior staff to support the team through periods of change. Your ability to communicate with colleagues and other stakeholders to support development and maintain good practice will also be essential. As a senior worker in the team you will hold a small case load of complex cases and your ability to be creative and forward thinking will provide a positive example to colleagues.

In return for your commitment we are able to provide a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills and experience. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be able to attend training to increase your knowledge and skills.

You will need to hold a driving licence and have the regular use of a vehicle for this post.

For further information on this post please contact the Team Manager, Gerry Durkin on 01158041570 or by email: gerry.durkin@nottscc.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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