Location: Amersham
Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Advanced Practitioner who is passionate about enabling clients to fulfil their potential to join our Hospital Discharge South and Central Team based at Amersham Hospital.
If you have experience in enabling clients to achieve or maintain independence, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working alongside individuals, supporting them to achieve their goals of living independently, then we want to hear from you!
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £2,525 per annum, and you will also receive a ‘Golden Hello’ lump-sum payment of £2500 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.
About us
Our vision is simple. To make a real difference to the people and communities we serve. Now, and for the future. This means safeguarding the vulnerable, creating opportunities, building self-reliance, and keeping Buckinghamshire thriving and attractive.
To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Advanced Practitioners will:
* Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework
* Promote and deliver goal-based support for people to achieve greater independence
* Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity
* Provide a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice
* Respond to people’s needs in a timely manner
* Focus on improving people’s well-being
* Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive
* Take account of people’s risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk
* Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purse
* Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carers
* Supervise and support colleagues within the team
The hospital discharge teams operate a 7-day service. At present, this equates to working approximately one weekend day a month. For this, you will receive an enhancement and time off in lieu.
About you
Naturally, you will be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach where you think outside of the box and enable people to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Bringing your in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation and statutory guidance, you’ll work independently and with colleagues to support adults and their families.
You must be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.
You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent cautions and convictions
* All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Our values
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
* a fair and inclusive culture
* the chance to really make a difference to those around you
* health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
* ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
About the Service Area
We are looking for dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about enabling clients to fulfil their potential, whilst promoting self-determination. Your work will include carrying out needs assessments, creating person-centred and strengths-based care plans, ensuring delivery of services, and reviewing outcomes with the individual and their personal networks.
We recognise and reward you
In these challenging times, we must remain connected as a team. From day one, you’ll be offered a ‘buddy’ who will be a friendly face to support you through your induction and new working world. The wellbeing of our colleagues is very important to us and we encourage you to take control of your work-life balance and adopt a flexible approach where possible.
Benefits of working for Buckinghamshire:
* Competitive salary inclusive of Market Factor
* ‘Golden Hello’ lump-sum payment of £2500 paid on successful completion of your probationary period
* Up to 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) after more than 5 years’ service
* Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
* New Car Lease Scheme
* Development opportunities in key areas of specific lead roles
* Travel discounts with Arriva
* Access to our corporate health and wellbeing services offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issues
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