Advanced Practitioner - Preparing for Adulthood (Hybrid)

Hertfordshire; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring an Advanced Practitioner to join the 0-25 Together Service. Based in Stevenage with county-wide travel and hybrid working, you will manage cases for disabled children and young people moving into adulthood, ensuring coordinated transitions.

You will be a qualified social worker with EHCP experience, capable of leading a small team and collaborating across Children’s and Adult care services. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified and Registered Social Worker, demonstrating a commitment to social work standards and sound value base.
• Recent experience within a social work team and supporting the workload and allocations.
• Recent experience of supporting a duty system and being able to prioritise and respond flexibly to needs.
• Knowledge of client finance, contributions, DRE and the implications of this as children reach adulthood.
• Experience of involvement with EHCP’s and supporting with Tribunals with a thorough knowledge of the legislation.
• Experience in supporting and deputising for team manager.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and case work for children and young adults with learning and physical disabilities, leading on good practice and personalisation as they move into adulthood, ensuring their transition is planned and coordinated.
• Have a thorough knowledge of EHCPs and the social care role within this.
• Support and develop the staff team consisting of Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners.
• Work across Children’s Services and Adult care Services as needed to ensure integrated support.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

Social Worker qualification

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring an Advanced Practitioner to join the 0-25 Together Service. Based in Stevenage with county-wide travel and hybrid working, you will manage cases for disabled children and young people moving into adulthood, ensuring coordinated transitions.

You will be a qualified social worker with EHCP experience, capable of leading a small team and collaborating across Children’s and Adult care services. A full driving licence is required.