Advanced Social Worker — Lead Practice & Mentoring (Hybrid)

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Résumé du poste

Devon County Council's Disabled Children's Service in Mid & East Devon is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to lead high-quality practice with children and families. You will supervise, coach and mentor colleagues, co-work complex cases and support robust assessments and court work.

You will work alongside the Team Manager on day-to-day operations, contribute to audits and service improvements, and chair practice-based meetings or deputise when required.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in complex statutory casework, multi-agency working and court work.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and practice, with sound professional judgement and a commitment to working alongside children and families.
• Experience in supervision, coaching and mentoring, supporting colleagues' learning and practice improvement.
• A recognised social work qualification, Social Work England registration and a Practice Educator Award, or willingness to undertake the training at the earliest opportunity.

Responsabilités

• Lead role in developing high-quality, evidence-based practice and co-work complex cases.
• Provide professional supervision, coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
• Undertake and co-work complex cases, supporting robust assessments, risk management and court work.
• Contribute to day-to-day operations, audits and service improvements, chair practice-based meetings or deputise when required.

Connaissances

Post-qualifying experience

Supervision & mentoring

Court work

Formation

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Practice Educator Award

Description du poste

Devon County Council's Disabled Children's Service in Mid & East Devon is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to lead high-quality practice with children and families. You will supervise, coach and mentor colleagues, co-work complex cases and support robust assessments and court work.

You will work alongside the Team Manager on day-to-day operations, contribute to audits and service improvements, and chair practice-based meetings or deputise when required.