Principal Social Worker leading adult social care practice for Wiltshire Council, within the Transforming Adult Social Care & Quality team under the Head of that service. The work centres on raising the standard of social work practice through audit, independent scrutiny, training linked to the Professional Capabilities Framework, and policy development. It is a senior 37-hour post, with change leadership and partnership working at its core. Social Work England registration and significant senior adult social care leadership experience are required.
What the job involves
- Develop quality social work practice in adult social care, identifying service improvements and providing independent scrutiny of practice and standards
- Coordinate and deliver a learning and development programme based on a training needs analysis and the Professional Capabilities Framework, so staff meet social work registration requirements
- Oversee improvement initiatives and champion early intervention and prevention practice, including through audit programmes
- Lead the development and review of adult social care policies and procedures
- Support change management and quality and efficiency initiatives aligned to strategic objectives
- Represent Wiltshire Council in partnership work and stakeholder engagement
- Provide expert advice on complex operational issues
- Identify and manage operational risks, escalating significant risks and ensuring improvements are implemented promptly
- Oversee staff engagement, development and succession planning, including lead responsibility for the Workforce Strategy
- Take overall responsibility for the social care academy, the Learning & Development Hub (social work content) and ASC About
- Ensure the quality of practice and support for staff on student placements and ASYE, working with the OD team on placement validation and review
- Develop recruitment and retention strategies, including apprenticeships and training pathways, and oversee career pathways across the directorate
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Registered with Social Work England
Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience in adult social care
- Track record of leading change and improving practice
- Track record of developing others
Skills & knowledge
- Expert knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and associated legislation
- Influence at senior level while staying connected to frontline practice
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