We are welcoming applications for a full–time Practice Lead post. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams. The successful candidate will work closely with other Practice Leads and the Operational Service Delivery Lead (OSDL) to develop a responsive service for service users, carers, and the ASC community teams.
The role requires qualities such as commitment, resilience, enthusiasm, effective communication, and strong decision-making skills. We seek a dynamic individual committed to professional development, capable of leading an experienced Community Team. The work is varied, challenging, and involves working with a diverse demographic, offering broad professional experience.
There is a focus on professional development, promoting strengths-based practice, and an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment. The successful applicant will work closely with the Leadership Team and will be supported in managing performance, budgets, and team development. The role requires an experienced practitioner with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, complex case management, crisis response, and a passion for supporting team development and promoting excellent practice.
By joining MPFT, you will help your communities, and we will support you through:
We are a diverse and inclusive organisation with staff networks to support inclusion.
Please note the use of AI in applications will be monitored. The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further details are available in the attached job description and person specification. The post holder will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework, responsible for their CPD.
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