Senior Social Work Practitioner (Duty and Locality) NEW Tameside Council Tameside £44,711 - £48[...]

Senior Social Work Practitioner (Duty and Locality)TamesideFull TimePermanentExpires 12/02/2025About the RoleContract Type: PermanentSalary: Grade I. Scale 35 – £44,711 to Scale 39 – £48,710 with a professional bar at Scale 37 – £46,731Hours Per Week: 36 (including flexible working opportunities)Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BHInterview Date: To be arrangedThe RoleTameside Children’s Services have an exciting opportunity for Senior Practitioners in both our Duty and Assessment Team as well as Safeguarding and Support Team, ideal for experienced social workers who are looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers the chance to not only shape the lives of Tameside children, but also to shape the future of your profession by developing the next generation of social work professionals.We are in our improvement journey which includes launch of brand-new Social Work Academy, to offer high quality training and development opportunities for our social workers while also increasing the quality of support that is offered to our families in Tameside.If you’d like to help us achieve our ambition and join us on this journey, then we’d like to hear from you.As a Senior Practitioner you will:Get a chance to pass on your skills and experience to less experienced team membersUnder the direction of the team manager, support colleagues in their professional development and progressionProvide guidance, coaching and mentoring to our ASYE and student social workers, nurturing their professional growth and confidenceHold a small caseload of complex casesPlay a key role in providing opportunities for group supervision and reflective learning opportunity through co-working and sharing of best practice examplesWe have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework. The principles of which sit behind this approach are conversation, curiosity, consideration, courage and collaboration.About YouThis role would suit a compassionate social worker with a passion for guiding and supporting others, whilst continuing to make a difference in the lives of children.We are looking for experienced social workers with great communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence others.About UsIn return for your dedication and hard work we can offer:Flexible working opportunities for greater work life balance, as this helps us have a happy and stable workforce.A minimum of 28 days leave per year, with the option to buy additional leave36 hours working weekDiscounted parkingSocial work teams centrally located togetherComprehensive workforce development programmeFamily friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leaveAccess to the Local Government Pension SchemeHealth and Wellbeing SupportSalary sacrifice schemesDiscounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much moreYou will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering effective social work practice and supporting you to be the very best you can be.We actively listen to our staff in a variety of ways through having regular team meetings, employee engagement sessions and staff surveys.Our comprehensive workforce development programme provides many opportunities to help you grow and develop your career. The peer support you will also receive is second to none.Please indicate your preference for either Duty and Assessment Team or Safeguarding and Support Team within your application form.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, ANDMinimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, ANDMaintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, ANDProfessional standards practised to the highest expected level.This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr