Social Work Practice Consultant (2 posts)

Are you a qualified and experienced, advanced child care social worker?

Do you want to make a real difference?

Are you looking to grow your career?

You must be a registered social worker with significant post-qualifying experience in child care social work, with experience of mentoring or supervising others. You will be able to lead by example by managing complex case work and have an ability to coach, mentor and develop the practice of individuals, groups and teams. You should be flexible in your approach and able to adapt to the changing priorities of the department.

As a Social Work Practice Consultant you will work flexibly across the department in designated field work teams for an agreed placement period. You will offer time limited support aimed at improving the personal skills and knowledge of workers, whilst also ensuring that the social care needs of children are fully assessed and that services are delivered, monitored and reviewed in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies and procedures.

You will be a member of the Social Work Practice Consultant Team, managed by the Principal Child and Family Social Worker and be supported by your Practice Consultant colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to undertake developmental work ensuring that our social workers have relevant research and tools to support their practice.

Recently rated as Good by OFSTED, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Children’s Services are currently recruiting to a range of social work roles across the county.

OFSTED noted that “morale amongst social workers in Nottinghamshire is high” and this is a testament to the package that we offer, which includes:

• Manageable caseloads
• Regular and effective supervision
• Mobile working and improved work/life balance
• Good levels of business and admin support
• Internal transfer scheme between teams
• A comprehensive range of CPD options, including links to local Universities
• Leadership Development & Aspirant Managers Programme
• Up to £5,000 relocation package
• Excellent employee benefits

This investment in our workforce means that we are able to provide a quality, consistent, and professional service to communities in Nottinghamshire, with good outcomes being achieved for our children and young people.

So if you’d like to be part of our future workforce, and build your career with us, we’d like to hear from you!