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Advanced Practitioner

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Sandwell Council House, Freeth St, Oldbury B69 3DB
Salary
Band H SCP 38-43 (£46,464 - £51,515 Per Annum)
Closing date
11 Nov 2024
Reference
SAND8619
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social care
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details


We currently have a full-time vacancy for a Social Care Advanced Practitioner (AP) in West Bromwich community team within Adult Social Care.

This post is a management role with line management responsibility over Social Care officers and Social Workers in the team. An individual with a strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills is sought to support the day to day management and delivery of the service.

The role requires a range of duties in line with the grade of the job and professional leadership on complex social care issues across Adult Social Care. A strong knowledge and application of the Care Act and other relevant legislations across the whole of adult care is essential. The successful candidate will have had in excess of two years post qualifying Social Work practice and have obtained required qualification in Social Care. You will be required to have a demonstrable experience of autonomous working, proficiency with complex cases, managing competing tensions and a high level of emotional resilience. Evidence of relevant supervisory experience is essential as is the demonstration of leadership qualities.

You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and their carers.

You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team. We have gone through a recent wage review and currently offer a competitive pay scale in the region.

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress makes us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us in achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guides us when we recruit.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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