* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Part Time
* Hours: 18 hours per week.
* Closing Date: 10/11/2024 at 23:59
* Reference: ASC/24/295948
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care community Team South. We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our supportive and forward-looking team, with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.
We require the successful applicant to have the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to deliver effective management support while meeting strict and defined targets and timescales. Key duties include managing allocation and duty function for the community team, driving up quality and improved standards, supporting and managing staff to undertake Care Act assessments, person-centred Support plans, outcome-focused risk assessments, Capacity assessments and best interest documents. Work includes multi-agency working, working with commissioning staff to monitor and develop services, Court of Protection work (this list is not exhaustive).
Who are we?
Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
This is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We are committed to finding an experienced Lead Practitioner to support our development, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.
The successful candidate must be motivated and committed, with a range of skills and experience to strengthen an established and developing team. In exchange, we can offer:
* To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team.
* Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision.
* A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs (Personal Development Reviews)
* Excellent training and career development opportunities.
* Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and inform evidence-based reports.
* 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays.
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.
* Opportunities for agile/flexible working.
* Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards glasses.
* Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services.
* Hybrid working e.g., the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week.
* Occupational Health Service available to advise on work-related health issues.
* Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service.
* Assistance with relocation if eligible.
* Access to our Practice Forum.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and/or relevant care/safeguarding legislation and will only be appointed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.
We welcome applications from experienced qualified staff. The full list of criteria can be found within the person specification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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