Principal Social Worker
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the Principal Social Worker (PSW) for Adult Social Care at Nottinghamshire County Council. We are looking for someone who is experienced and passionate about social care to lead on the development of social work practice.
You will have a specific lead for workforce development, evidence and asset based practice for professional social work. You will also support wider workforce planning, development and quality improvement initiatives across social care. The role requires a strong commitment to strengths based approaches and the ability to develop practice in line with legislative requirements and local policy.
You will be a visible leader across the organisation, able to engage at a range of levels with Elected Members and Senior Managers, as well as front line workers and people in our communities. A key component of the role is the ability to bridge the gap between managerial responsibility and the professional development of social work practice in times of change and innovation.
A professional Social Work qualification, effective communication, flexibility, IT skills and ability to lead change are essential.
The post is based at County Hall with mobile and flexible working required across all operational bases.
For informal discussion please contact: Sue Batty, Service Director on 0115 977 4876
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.
This vacancy is closed to applications.