About the role
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AaRT supports vulnerable people who have a Learning Disability, an Autistic Spectrum Condition or a Physical Disability. The roles involve working with them, their carers, providers and other agencies to enable them to achieve independence and fulfil their aspirations. This role offers a great opportunity to make a difference within Central Bedfordshire and for you to find your greatness.
You will have responsibility for the delivery of statutory duties commensurate with supporting people within Adult Social Care. You will discharge these duties in a manner that sees customers at the centre of their care and support, along with, demonstrating behaviours that result in the delivery of compassionate, caring, responsive, and proportionate care and support that is of high quality and evidence best value.
As a Learning Disability Nurse or Social Worker /Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing reflective supervision sessions to colleagues, supporting team members with everyday practice queries, chairing meetings and deputising for the Team Manager at a variety of different meetings/ events as required.
This is a Care Management role, and you will be responsible for managing a caseload.
Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It’s why we’re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.
What we can offer you:
As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
1. A hybrid working arrangement giving you the option to work from home and access any CBC office location. We recognise and value the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way.
2. A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions
3. A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
4. The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year
5. Annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults and children’s (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required
6. Generous family friendly policies and practices
7. A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
8. Friendly and supportive staff networks
9. Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
10. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the.
11. An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
12. A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
13. Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.
Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website:
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.