At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of social workers, ensuring quality practice and professional development.
- Company: Join Devon County Council, a supportive and community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on evidence-based practice.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for mentoring others.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Devon County Council is looking for an Advanced Social Worker to join their Front Door team.
Job Purpose
The Advanced Social Worker will:
- Provide professional leadership and supervision/appraisal of staff, working in partnership with the manager, staff and others, contributing to an effective and efficient service.
- Support the Team Manager on day-to-day operational issues.
- Provide a lead social work role in the team, supporting the development of good evidenced based practice.
- Co-work complex cases with less experienced workers to ensure quality and consistency and to develop professional practice.
All Advanced Social Workers have the responsibilities outlined below:
Leadership and Supervision
- Provide professional supervision and guidance on cases and professional matters to unqualified or alternatively qualified staff, students and social workers.
- Where social workers are line managed by non-social worker managers, Advanced Social Workers may be asked to provide individual or group critically reflective supervision to social workers who are not within their immediate team structure.
- Provide on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring of all Social Care workers within the team, which may include undertaking direct observations of practice as required by the service and national standards.
- Either be a Practice Educator or undertake the training in order to fulfil this role.
Advanced Social Worker - Front door in Devon employer: Remedy Social Work
Devon County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Advanced Social Workers in the Front Door team. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to lead and influence best practices in social work. Located in the picturesque Devon region, staff enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while making a meaningful impact in their community.
