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Our mission:
To improve the quality of life for people in Cheshire and Wirral by providing specialist health and social care services and support to individuals, families and communities affected by mental illness or learning disabilities.
Advanced Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 03-Sep-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 03-Sep-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Millennium Centre
- Cyfeiriad
- Twickenham Drive
- Tref
- Leasowe, Wirral
- Cod post
- CH46 1PQ
- Major / Minor Region
- Cheshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Cover for promotion)
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Advanced Practitioner
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner in the Integrated Disability Service. The team provides a case management service to people with complex needs, usually associated with learning disability. As an Advanced Practitioner you must be a qualified social worker with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.
You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in complex situations, adult safeguarding and a good understanding of the MCA and making best interest decisions. The role is a pivotal one in the team in terms of both carrying a small caseload of complex cases but also carrying out some management tasks in the team. You must be able to support colleagues with their work and deputise for the team manager as required. This is through formal supervision as well as mentoring others such as students, apprentices and ASYEs and you will be part of the wider management team of the care group . Experience of mentoring or supervising others is useful but what is equally important is an approach that inspires and supports others.
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You will carry out a range of statutory social work functions such as assessments, reviews, complex safeguarding enquiries and tasks associated with the Mental Health Act. You will support colleagues with chairing meetings, attending court, as well as carrying out formal supervision. Our APs also support our newly qualified staff through their first year of assisted practice. There is scope for APs to be involved in project work and areas of research that are of interest to them.
Our social work teams are part of CWP NHS Foundation Trust and as such enjoy all the benefits of working for the NHS whilst maintaining close links with the Local Authority. There is a wide range of training on offer from both organisations and a clear progression framework for our social work staff. All staff have regular reflective supervision and appraisals, and a training programme developed for their individual needs. As an AP you will be able to access the NHS Leadership Academy to further your skills and knowledge on a range of management and leaderships areas of practice. We also have close links with academic organisations in our area and offer opportunities for further academic study and research.
The post can be considered as a secondment.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent level of professional qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this
- Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF
- Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses
- Required to undertake the practice educator award
Meini prawf dymunol
- Recognised management qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of either the College of Social Work or Occupational Health and Families and Wellbeing Directorate
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Children and Families: Children Act 1989, 2004; Children and families Act 2014; Leaving care Act 2000; Carers (Recognition of Services) Act 1995; Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA); Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Working in a multi-agency team
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/ carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills
- n depth knowledge of legislation ranging from vulnerable children, adults, mental health and capacity to assorted legislation on housing and criminal evidence
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of government legislation relating to safeguarding
- Understanding of legislation relating to mental capacity and associated issues
- Ability to communicate well using a variety of methods depending on the situation
- Ability to work effectively in partnership
- Ability to supervise, support and mentor staff
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload and time.
- Understanding of equal opportunities in relation to people who use services
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with carers and families
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of chairing meetings
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families
- Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc
- Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity
- Substantial post -qualification experience of working with children and/or adults in a statutory health or social care setting
- Experience of joint working
- Experience of undertaking safeguarding investigations, assessing and managing risk and planning appropriate interventions
- Experience of involving people who use services and carers in consultation and partnership
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Judith Lambert
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Service
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0151 488 8091
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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