Advanced Practitioner
Hertfordshire County Council
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Job summary
Job Title: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Hertfordshire
Starting Salary:£45,441 progressing to -£50,512 plus £1,000 welcome payment for external applicants
Hours:37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Part Time, Job Share, Fixed term and Secondment available
Diversity:We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
Positions available in the following teams; please refer to attached team information document for further information about each team.
All our Advanced Practitioner roles require countywide travel to multiple sites, so you will need a driving licence and a car ideally.
We are very interested in hearing from any applicants that are looking forPart time - job share - flexible hours - get in touch!
Herts Valleys Older People & Sensory Services Team Mental Health
Older People Services - Continuing Health Care & End of Life Care
We are looking for people with a passion for empowering and enabling citizens, who can lead by example and support staff to promote community inclusion and develop independence.
There are opportunities within different teams, please refer to the attached document for specific information.
Youll be a qualified social worker or occupational therapist with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following:
Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e.
- Moving and Handling Practitioner
- Practice Educator
- Approved Mental Health Practitioner
- Best Interest Assessor
Main duties of the job
Or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.
The role:
Leads on peer development and practice, supports and supervises staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshires Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
Is responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.
Is pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.
There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.
You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation. You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department. Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.
About us
You will adhere to Hertfordshire's Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.
You will need to be a registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC) or Social Worker (SWE) and have knowledge and experience of applying relevant legislation. You will also be actively undertaking a specialist role, e.g AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator.
If you are currently a HCC employee you will need to complete the secondment form with the endorsement of your manager.
Whilst working for Hertfordshire County Council you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement plus paid bank holidays. As a qualified Social Worker you also benefit from an additional 5 days paid annual leave pro rata. We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme, career progression opportunities and Local Government Pension Scheme.
Date posted
17 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£45,441 to £50,512 a year £1000 welcome payment
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0020-24-0004
Job locations
County Hall
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8DE
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire County Council
Address
County Hall
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8DE
Employer's website
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Hannah Warren
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