Advanced Practitioner

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

Job summary

A local government organization in Rochdale is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for the Preparing for Adulthood Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. You will lead and support adults and their families to live more independent lives through strength-based approaches. The role requires an Honours Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. You will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a generous leave entitlement, and a supportive team focused on personal growth and wellbeing. This role is hybrid to ensure health and safety.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Social Work England registration fees

Support for wellbeing and professional development

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in line management.
• Ability to empower individuals and work in a strength-based way.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Work alongside the Team Manager to develop the new team.
• Co-produce with service users and families to ensure outcome-focused service delivery.

Skills

Positive attitude

Proactive approach

Creativity

Education

Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

About the role:

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.

About you : You will have:

• 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.

About us :

In return we will offer you :

• A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development
• We offer 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.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement
• We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.
• We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees
• All our office‑based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues.
• You’ll join a friendly and supportive team that encourages personal growth and self‑confidence. We’re all about helping each other out and creating a positive work environment.
• Paid Social Work England Registration Fees

Casual User Car Allowance is payable.

Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced / standard or Basic under Child or Adult workforce DBS and background checks.

We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.