Transition to Adulthood Lead Practitioner
* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* Closing Date: 05/01/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: ASC/24/299108
Transition to Adulthood Lead Practitioner
Sefton Adult Social Care Department is creating a dedicated team to support the Preparing for Adulthood pathway in Sefton Council. We are looking for exceptional candidates to undertake the role of a Lead Practitioner in this team.
The successful candidate will supervise a small group of Transition Social Workers and manage a small caseload. You will work alongside Transition Coordinators to oversee all referrals into the service. Collaboration with Children’s Social Care, SEND, Education Providers, Adult Social Care, health colleagues, and others will help ensure young people achieve a positive transition to adulthood.
We need an experienced professional to fill this role and bring passion, creativity, and care to those transitioning into Adult Services. You will receive excellent support from your team manager and the wider leadership team.
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 Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
What we require from you:
* Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification
* Current registration with Social Work England
* High aspirations to improve the lives of our most vulnerable residents
* Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act
* Ability to manage your own workload and work independently as well as in a team
* Ability to make person-centred, complex decisions using evidence-based tools and analysis
* Ability to provide management and supervision for qualified and unqualified workers and promote their development and high standards of practice
* Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
* Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all stakeholders and further develop these relationships
* Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth
Our offer to you
* To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team
* Manageable caseloads
* Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision
* A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs
* Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts, and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates
* 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years of continuous 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 contributions towards spectacles where appropriate
* 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 for 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 Professional Practice Forum
Interviews to be held on: Friday 17th January 2025 – in person.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognizes, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided. We do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert). Please fully complete the online application form.
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