Senior Practitioner: Early Intervention Lead

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a highly motivated Senior Practitioner for its Early Intervention and Prevention Hub. The role involves delivering social work services to adults facing challenges in independent living. Responsibilities include providing guidance to social workers, managing a small caseload, and collaborating with health professionals. Candidates must possess strong social work skills, leadership abilities, and the capacity to communicate in Welsh. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Regular supervision

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to greet customers in Welsh is required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in managing complex social work cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the social work team.
• Supervise and mentor Social Workers.
• Manage a small caseload of complex cases.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and legislation.
• Collaborate with health professionals and partner agencies.
• Deputise for Team Manager when necessary.

Skills

Social work skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Professional development mentoring

Job description

A local government council in Wales is seeking a highly motivated Senior Practitioner for its Early Intervention and Prevention Hub. The role involves delivering social work services to adults facing challenges in independent living. Responsibilities include providing guidance to social workers, managing a small caseload, and collaborating with health professionals. Candidates must possess strong social work skills, leadership abilities, and the capacity to communicate in Welsh. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.