Advanced Social Work Practitioner - (Centre for Professional Practice)

Dudley Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to impact the lives of vulnerable children and families positively. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, emphasizing a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction program

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with children and families.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to manage case loads and provide effective interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality social work practice to support children and young people.
• Manage audits and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate training and development needs for practitioners.

Skills

Child protection

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Registered Social Worker

Job description

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Job Details

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

Join our dynamic team at the Centre for Professional Practice in Dudley Children's Services! We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Centre for Professional Practice.

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.

About The Centre For Professional Practice

The Team consists of a Service Manager, 2 Team Managers and 4 Advanced Social Work Practitioners who support the Principal Social Work function. The Centre for Professional Practice is supported by a Co-ordinator, business support, an Apprentice and 3 Participation Officers who work to the Directorate Wide participation strategy.

The Team are responsible for managing the audit and quality assurance processes and driving implementation of the Practice Framework within Children’s Services. The Service coordinates the training and development needs of practitioners within Children’s Services. The Team manage Student Social Work placements and the Assessed and Supported First Year in Social Work arrangements.

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.
• A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme.
• All new employees receive a comprehensive induction.
• A summary of all benefits for staff is attached.
  
  
  

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!

For an informal discussion please contact Anisha Gill, Team Manager- Centre for Professional Practice at [e-mail]

For further information on Dudley Children's Social Care please go to www.childrenservicesjobs-dudley.org.uk/

• Closing date- 20th June
• Interviews to be held on 30th June
  
  
  

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail] who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

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The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

Attached documents

Employees Benefits List

Person Specification- Advanced Social Work Practitioner

JD- Advanced Social Work Practitioner Centre for Professional Practice.docx

Company

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Company Info

Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom