We believe this is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. In April 2023 the eight councils that served North Yorkshire unified to create geographically the largest council and third largest unitary within the country, and earlier this year the new York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was created.
North Yorkshire is unique - internationally valued for its quality of place, but with a scale, heritage and industry that make it integral to the North of England. The county’s landscapes, culture and local businesses already make the region a fantastic place to visit, live, work and do business, and with the new investment and powers unlocked by the Devolution Deal there are even more opportunities for North Yorkshire to achieve more for its residents and businesses alike.
This high-profile role sits across the Health and Adult Services directorate, as well as within the wider council and our partnerships with other organisations and local communities. We are looking for a creative, numerate, team-minded individual with a strong track record of getting things done and a real passion for the potential that North Yorkshire offers.
As part of the new Senior Management structure across Health and Adult Services, we are excited to offer the role of Head of Practice/Principal Social Worker.
This role is a statutory position and will be responsible for the assurance of the delivery of our statutory duties under The Care Act as well as other key legislative functions. The Head of Practice/Principal Social Worker will need to combine the skills of driving excellent adult social care practice and legal literacy alongside the delivery of transformation, budget savings, and the assurance framework. The post holder will need to be passionate, driven, and able to respond to delivering change in an ever-changing landscape.
Working closely with the Chief Social Care Practitioner, you will be responsible for the oversight of the 7 Key Improvement Areas, Co-Chair of the Confident and Consistent Practice Board, and the lead for the largest CQC Domain of Working with People. You will also work closely with the Principal Nurse, Principal Occupational Therapist, and the Director of Adult Social Care to ensure statutory duties are robustly executed.
This is a highly visible role; your pursuit of strengthening practice will permeate across Health and Social Care settings. You will work beyond setting the practice framework; you will personally and resolutely ensure the embedding and constant development of practice ensuring that the desired outcomes are realized.
You will lead transformation, targeted practice development, and improvement programmes. You will be well-networked internally and externally, enhancing the reputation and influence of social care as our principal social worker.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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