The Tewkesbury Locality Team at Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting a Social Work Lead in adult social care, a permanent full-time post. The role centres on leading the professional development of social workers and other practitioners through supervision, mentoring and advice, alongside coordinating section 42 enquiries and guiding staff through complex, high-risk cases. Social Work England registration and completion of the ASYE, with at least two years' service since, decide fit. The council will consider sponsorship for this role.
What the job involves
- Lead the professional development of social workers and other practitioners through supervision, mentoring and advice
- Promote a culture of professional curiosity and accountability, and model it in your own practice
- Coordinate and manage section 42 enquiries
- Guide practitioners through complex, high-risk situations
- Apply up-to-date knowledge of legislation to practice decisions
What's required
Qualifications
- Social work qualification
Registration & licences
- Social Work England registration
Experience
- Completed ASYE programme
- At least 2 years' post-completion service
- Experience in adult social care
- Demonstrable practice experience
- Demonstrable experience of providing credible approaches to practice
Skills & knowledge
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation
- Ability to prioritise using a risk-based approach
- Ability to promote people's strengths and make a difference through safe social work practice
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check
- Fluent spoken English, as required for a customer-facing role under the Immigration Act 2016
What's offered
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Reimbursement of professional Social Work registration fees
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Regular, robust supervision and formal and informal support
- Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
