Advanced Practitioner

Rochdale Council; Milnrow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Milnrow is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for its Preparing for Adulthood Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. The successful candidate will support adults and families in achieving independent lives through strength-based methods. Responsibilities include team development and collaboration with other health and social care services. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and be registered with Social Work England. Flexible working and a supportive team environment are highlights of this role.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Paid Social Work England Registration Fees

Casual User Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work required.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Line management experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support families in living independent lives through strength-based approaches.
• Develop the new team alongside the Team Manager.
• Collaborate with various integrated teams in health and social care.

Skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Creative problem-solving

Experience with learning disabilities and autism

Education

Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to be appointed to the Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. The team support adults, families and informal carers live as an enjoyable and independent life as possible by working in a strength‑based way to listen to and empower individuals, identify their outcomes and explore ways of using their own strengths. This is an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate as you will work alongside the Team Manager in developing the new team and co‑producing with service users, families, carers and people with lived experience to ensure service delivery is outcome focused and incorporates best practice. As part of the wider Adult Social Care service you will also work closely with the five integrated neighbourhood teams, front door team, and Adult Mental Health Services supporting and learning from each other. This is an exciting time in Rochdale as the service implements service redesign through our transformation agenda and Corporate Plan.

Responsibilities

• Support adults, families and informal carers live an enjoyable and independent life by working in a strength‑based way to listen to and empower individuals, identify their outcomes and explore ways of using their own strengths.
• Work alongside the Team Manager in developing the new team and co‑producing with service users, families, carers and people with lived experience to ensure service delivery is outcome focused and incorporates best practice.
• Collaborate closely with the five integrated neighbourhood teams, the front door team, and Adult Mental Health Services to support and learn from each other as part of the wider Adult Social Care service.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Line management experience
• Someone who is positive, proactive and creative to make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism
• Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced/standard or Basic under Child or Adult workforce DBS and background checks.

Benefits

• A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows
• Active encouragement of learning and development for all staff who want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation
• Commitment to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of employees
• Office‑based roles work in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans to support the health and safety of all colleagues
• Friendly and supportive team that encourages personal growth and self‑confidence
• Paid Social Work England Registration Fees
• Casual User Car Allowance is payable