Senior Practitioner, Navigate - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
George Inn Lane Centre George Inn Lane Perth, PH1 5LG

SALARY:
£46,193 - £49,779 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£46,193 - £49,779
Navigate, George Inn Lane, Perth

Based in George Inn Lane, Perth, Navigate is an off-site service for secondary school pupils aged The service offers support to young people with social, emotional and communication needs.

Working in partnership with Secondary Schools and Social Work services, Navigate provides individual packages of additional support, social care and education for young people who will remain on their own school roll.

We have a team of Senior Social Care Officers, Pupil Support Assistants and Teachers who provide individualised and wider holistic support to our young people and their families during their time at Navigate.

Navigate is based firmly on trauma-informed approaches and the development of positive relationships.

We provide a nurturing and supportive environment for our young people to learn about themselves, their learning and their futures.

You will be well-organised, able to prioritise and manage competing demands.

The role will also require you to be assertive and clear in your communication, and have a clear understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people and families.

In addition, you will have a commitment to continuous professional development and in supporting the team to access opportunities to do so.

Requirements:

Degree in Social Work or equivalent as recognised by SSSC.

The Individual:

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to lead our team of Senior Social Care Officers.

As Senior Practitioner you will be responsible, along with the Centre Leader, for the improvement agenda and team plans.

You will be required to supervise Senior Social Care Officers, support staff development and when required, deputise for the Centre Leader.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.