Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Neighbourhoods (Adults)

Somerset Council; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to work closely with teams and community resources, promoting independence among residents. This role requires a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Responsibilities include office days, team leadership, and collaboration with health professionals. The position offers a competitive starting salary, hybrid work options, and numerous benefits, including extensive annual leave and employee support networks.

Benefits

Starting salary from £41,771 to £46,142

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Clear career pathway and CPD opportunities

Local Government pension scheme

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Full access to or use of a vehicle is essential for travel across rural Somerset.
• Experience in leading or managing teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in the office base a minimum of 2 days per week, with hybrid options for the rest.
• Utilise skills to support and empower residents of Somerset.
• Tailor solutions around residents' needs to provide continuity of support.
• Promote independence across team activities.
• Collaborate with Health and Social Care colleagues.

Skills

Team leadership

Community engagement

Social work experience

Independent living promotion

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Advanced Practitioners work closely with their team, health and community colleagues to gain an in-depth understanding of community resources that facilitate and build independence, maintaining people's ability to remain living in their own community networks and working with a strengths-based approach. We encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work in the office base a minimum of 2 days per week, with the rest of the week hybrid.
• Utilise your extensive skills and experience to guide your team to support and empower residents of Somerset to remain independent for longer in their communities.
• Tailor solutions around residents’ needs and provide continuity of support and intervention.
• Promote independence across all team activities.
• Collaborate with Health and Social Care colleagues as part of the neighbourhood PCN’s.
• Liaise with key partners to improve service provision, team training and recruitment.
• Contribute to the development, shaping and building of integrated care local services.
• Supervise registered Social Workers and Adult Social Care Practitioners within your neighbourhood.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
• Full access to or use of a vehicle is essential (required for travel across rural Somerset).
• Experience in leading or managing teams is desirable.

Benefits

Starting salary £41,771 rising annually to £46,142 (new rate following the pay award).

• Hybrid working options.
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave pro rata.
• Clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
• Comprehensive induction programme supported by Practice Development Advanced Practitioners.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Employee support networks celebrating diversity and equality.
• Guaranteed interview schemes – Disability Confident, Veterans, Care Leavers.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing services – free online gym offer, dedicated Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors.
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• My Staff Shop discounts (cinema, shopping, restaurants, gym).
• Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, with fuel discounts.

You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply. Please apply early, as the advert may close when sufficient applications are received.