Adult Social Care 

Advanced Practitioner (Adult Social Care) - Ref:   SS43618
Salary G10 £35,795 to £40,454 per annum (Plus 15% Unsocial Hours allowance)

This is an exciting time to join Walsall Council’s Adult Social Care service. 

We have an Advanced Practitioner vacancy within our Emergency Duty Team (EDT).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and professional registered social worker to join our very supportive and experienced team. The role involves working as an EDT duty worker, responding to referrals outside office hours during evenings, weekends and bank holidays

The role primarily involves

• Working with vulnerable people across the full age range across emergency children and adult services social work.
• Responding to the needs of children, young people and vulnerable adults who may need support in crisis situations and to work with partner agencies to reduce risk
• To be able to complete factual, appropriate and detailed case recording and to complete risk assessments of vulnerable adults, children and young people who are in need of support or protection
• To provide out of hours support and advice to homeless people who are deemed to be in priority need
• Being able to make sound professional judgements in often difficult and complex situations

You will have excellent practice skills, safeguarding knowledge and a proven track record of professional development. In addition you must hold a post qualifying award or commit to attending training to be able to practice as AMHP, BIA or Practice Educator (stages 1 & 2) and be willing to use these skills in your practice.

We are particularly looking for applicants who have at least two years post qualifying experience, who  have good  skills, knowledge and  experience within child protection and or / adult protection work.  You will also have a good working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and of the main principles of the Children Act 1989 and the Care Act 2014

In return, we offer a supportive environment.  Within Adult Services we are committed to improving outcomes for service users and your continued professional development.

These posts are covered by the Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

If you would like to discuss further, then please contact Paul Sharpe EDT Manager on 07507649536 or
email paul.sharpe@walsall.gov.uk  

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this post. 

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 10^th March 2019