Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dudley is looking for Advanced Social Work Practitioners to support Newly Qualified Social Workers during their training period. This role involves providing supervision and modeling good practice. Ideal candidates will have experience as Practice Educators and a commitment to improving social work practice, making a significant impact on children's lives. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive induction for new employees

Qualifications

• Committed to improving social work practice.
• Experience in coordinating training and development needs.
• Proficient in audit and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Social Work.
• Provide group supervision and one-to-one development meetings.
• Coordinate training and development needs for practitioners.

Skills

Experience as Practice Educators

Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers

Reflective Practice

Quality Assurance Processes

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team at the Centre for Professional Practice in Dudley Children's Services! We are looking to recruit four enthusiastic, committed and experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioners who have a passion to develop others, and experience as Practice Educators, to join the Centre for Professional Practice, on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This role will be specifically around supporting Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Social Work through sitting alongside them in the social work teams to model good practice, as well as provide support through group supervision and one-to-one development meetings. At Dudley Children's Services, we aim to provide the best service we possibly can to make a real difference to the lives of our more vulnerable children and young people. This is our ethos - children first and at the heart of all we do. We also recognise our responsibility as a service to ensure practitioners have all the learning and development opportunities they need to build upon their skills, and deliver the most effective practice. And this is what Dudley's Centre for Professional Practice is all about - creating good quality learning and development opportunities in a supportive environment, and striving to improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Social Work by sitting alongside them in their teams to model good practice.
• Provide group supervision and one-to-one development meetings to promote reflective practice and skill development.
• Contribute to audit and quality assurance processes and drive implementation of the Practice Framework within Children's Services.
• Coordinate training and development needs for practitioners within Children's Services.
• Assist with managing Student Social Work placements and ASYE arrangements as a primary focus of the role.

What Can we Offer You

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
• All new employees receive a comprehensive induction.

Join us in our mission to ensure high-quality and consistent service delivery in Children's Social Care. Apply today and be a part of a team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people!

Additional Information

Are you an exemplary practitioner with a commitment to improving social work practice to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families?

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