Senior Practitioner, Social Work Academy Lead

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join their Social Work Academy. This role includes providing supervision and support to newly qualified social workers and mentoring less experienced team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a strong knowledge of social work legislation, aimed at promoting high practice standards. This position is crucial in shaping social work practice within the academy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Social Worker.
• Experience supervising social workers, ideally in an ASYE framework.
• Strong understanding of social work legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and Practice Educator support to ASYE social workers.
• Carry a complex caseload with high autonomy.
• Coach and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Assessment skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Education

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration

Job description

A local authority in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join their Social Work Academy. This role includes providing supervision and support to newly qualified social workers and mentoring less experienced team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a strong knowledge of social work legislation, aimed at promoting high practice standards. This position is crucial in shaping social work practice within the academy.