Advanced Practitioner - Social Work Academy Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for the Social Work Academy Team in Northamptonshire. This role involves supervising newly qualified social workers, providing essential mentoring and reflective supervision, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the Academy by engaging with Higher Education Institutes and leading training initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in children's services. If you are passionate about social work and want to foster excellence in practice, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work required.
• Current Social Work England Registration is essential.
• Experience within Children's Services is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise newly qualified social workers and provide mentoring.
• Support Team Managers in service delivery and record maintenance.
• Contribute to training and quality assurance in the Academy.

Skills

Supervision and Management

Mentoring

Case Monitoring

Professional Development

Partnership Development

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Information Systems

Job description

Advanced Practitioner - Social Work Academy Team

Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
NN2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Advanced Practitioner within the Social Work Academy Team, based in Northamptonshire.

The salary for this role is up to £44,911 per annum.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Supervising and managing the workload of newly qualified social workers under the direction of the team manager, providing mentoring, reflective supervision, case monitoring, and professional development in high-complexity situations to ensure high standards of service delivery.
2. Supporting the Team Managers in maintaining accurate records of allocations and ensuring high-quality service delivery, embedding the Signs of Safety model into practice.
3. Contributing to the learning and development of the Academy/NCC by managing interfaces with Higher Education Institutes, contributing to training, curriculum delivery, assessment, and quality assurance.
4. Ensuring accurate documentation for practice assessments, case file audits, and feedback incorporation to improve social work practice.
5. Assisting in establishing and utilizing information systems for performance and quality assurance, and supporting performance and budget management.
6. Developing effective partnerships within a multi-disciplinary context to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
7. Providing professional leadership and education to social workers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, fostering development of excellent practice standards.
8. Maintaining health, safety, and welfare standards, and complying with relevant policies and procedures.
9. Performing any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role, and demonstrating awareness of equal opportunities and diverse needs.

Minimum requirements for this role:

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work
• Current Social Work England Registration
• Experience within Children's Services
• Full Driver's License and access to a vehicle

For more information or to apply, please contact Harry Smy. Due to high application volumes, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Sanctuary Personnel promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.