Advanced Practitioner - Hereford, United Kingdom - Herefordshire Council

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Description
Advanced Practitioner

Contract:
Permanent


Location:
Hereford

Hours: 37 hours


Salary:
HC10 £41,496 - £45,495 plus
market forces payment of £5,000**
Closing Date: 8th
March 2023

Interview Date: 30th
March 2023

We have a vacancy for an Advanced Practitioner to join our Social Care Academy. **This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive, yet challenging, learning environment for Herefordshire's work force. You will be supported by an established team with a strong commitment to relationship based practice, flexible working and professional development.


As an Advanced Practitioner in the Social Care Academy you will provide coaching, mentoring, training and support to less experienced team members including practice learning for apprentices and student social workers, and newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) in their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE).

You will lead on areas of practice development and training within the wider service, and support with the implementation of our practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies and procedures.


You will also be supported in and expected to identify areas for your professional development through attending training, learning from latest research and good practice, keeping apprised of current statutory guidance and legislation, and hearing from the experiences and feedback of children and families.

You will also be supported in and expected to share your learning experience with other practitioners and managers through such methods as in person or virtual training sessions, e-learning modules, videos, podcasts, or any new ideas you create or have experienced.


We offer:

  • Competitive relocation payment of up to £5,000
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered._ _

  • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme;
  • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
  • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Benefits with Herefordshire Council

  • Holidays: 26 days per year plus 2 additional days at Christmas (pro rata for part time) After five years' continuous service, this increases to 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
  • Pension: LGS pension scheme
  • Pick your perks our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
  • We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.


To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement, referring to the job description and person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.

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