About The Role
Job Title: Senior Practitioner
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Hours: 37
Salary: £38,223 - £42,403 per annum (plus £3000 welcome payment)
Closing date: 20/10/2024
Interview: TBC
The role
Working in Adult Social Care you will make a real difference to people’s lives every day. We have gathered everything you need to enable you to make defensible decisions in a supported environment. If you are looking for a challenge which offers innovative work and the opportunity to work autonomously, safe in the knowledge that you are fully supported by a committed workforce we want to hear from you.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to work in our teams. You will hold a small caseload and will be supported to make evidence-based decisions, working as part of the locality management team to support performance and lead practice.
What will you be doing?
You will have scope to practice alongside a variety of customer groups and a whole spectrum of people with health and social care needs, such as mental health, learning disability, physical disability, frailty and Safeguarding. We will also support you to build and develop identified specialisms and maintain your professional development.
You may already have supervisory experience and are looking to make the next step. If you are a qualified social worker with relevant experience of Strength Based working under the Care Act 2014 and registered with Social Work England, we would be keen to hear from you.
You will need a strong commitment to personalised and outcome-focused practice, with a sound knowledge base about adult social work, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a developed understanding of social care practice, legislation and knowledge of incorporating community assets into service provision.
Herefordshire is a rural county and the ability to travel is essential to the post.
About You
As a Senior Practitioner you will be:
1. Registered with Social Work England.
2. Hold a Social Work qualification.
3. At least 3 years post qualified experience in Adult Social Care.
4. Experienced in line management and supervision.
5. Experienced in undertaking person-centred, asset-based, outcome-focused assessment, care management and review.
We Offer
* A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
* Starting Salary of £38,223 - £42,403 (plus £3,000 welcome payment).
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress.
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees.
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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