We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
The Transition Team works with young people and their carers who have received support from children’s services and/or who are likely to need social care support post 18. Our last SEND area local inspection identified that young people with SEND are supported well by their social care transition workers. The team is made up of Social Workers, an Assessing Officer, a Senior Practitioner and Team Manager who work closely with Children’s Social Care colleagues and external partners. Our effective transition arrangements for young people include early assessment and care planning in preparation of adult social care support and beyond. The team’s primary cohort are those aged 16-25, however, transitioning arrangements begin much earlier for those with the most significant needs.
About the role….
As the senior practitioner, you will work under the guidance of the Team Manager to ensure a consistent and effective service that delivers positive outcomes for individuals, families, and carers. You will have an excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014 and associated legislation as well an understanding of the challenges young people can experience when transitioning to adulthood, particularly where they have additional needs. This will enable you to play a pivotal role in support oversight of the team as they work with young people in preparation for adulthood. You will be highly motivated and have relevant knowledge and experience including legislation, practice and procedures.
You will take an active role to support the Team Manager in ensuring high quality practice, performance, recording, supervision, and appraisal across the team. It is essential you have excellent communication skills. Working closely with key partner agencies, you will take a lead role in identifying and supporting eligible young people as they move to Adult Social Care services.
Previous experience as a senior practitioner would be desirable although not essential. You will have a willingness to undertake relevant training and a commitment to continuous professional development. You will have experience of providing supervision and of promoting strengths-based practice. You will also be able to manage risk and be carry out safeguarding actions.
Please see the Job profile for further details on the role and essential requirements .
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative. Please click on the following link to see what life as an adult care social worker is like www.gateshead.gov.uk/ASCsocialworkers
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Adult Social Care is on the frontline of tackling the inequalities in poverty and health that our community face. Our Thrive Agenda aims to effectively address these issues and enable the members of our community to live thriving lives.
Working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, however; there aren’t many that are more fulfilling when you can see the impact that you are having on the lives of the members of our community who are in need of support.
We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a high-quality service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
“Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves” – David
“I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs.” – Angela
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JP_P110053_Senior_Practitioner_AUG24.pdf (gateshead.gov.uk). It’s important that you read this in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact: Michaelgibson@gateshead.Gov.uk
