Senior Practitioner, Adult Social Care

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Constantine House, Ipswich, IP1 2DH - Hybrid
• £41,077- £44,305 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

Are you a creative, experienced/seniorSocial Worker who has worked in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services with leadership experience?

We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner for our developing Transitions Team.

The Transitions team is based at Constantine House in Ipswich and works countywide. The Transitions service is a creative and innovative space, evolving to work in the best way for the young people of Suffolk. You will bring specialist knowledge, skills and passion with the ability and experience to encourage independence, undertake and oversee innovative strengths-based assessments with individuals, carers and their support networks. The team work predominantly to the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 with 16-24-year-olds but operate with an awareness of relevant Children's and Mental Health legislation.

The team is part of the Adult Social Care Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Service. There are locality teams within each service, a forensic team, a review team and a specialist team. There is a strong sense of togetherness within the service.

Your role and responsibilities

• advise, support and supervise a team, encouraging a culture of continued learning
• ensure the team meet Suffolk County Council's statutory duties under the relevant legislation and guidance for adults with support needs and their carers
• oversee collaboration with statutory, private and voluntary services to deliver an effective joint response, providing the right information, advice and enablement to young people to support them in achieving their outcomes in life
• promote intervention that strengthens independence and support networks, maintains wellbeing and contributes to desired outcomes including multiagency safeguarding and risk management.

You will need

• Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England and Social Work England registration
• the ability to adopt a collaborative approach through effective partnership working with people, families and wider services to address concerns
• the ability to adapt to changing priorities and service developments
• passion to embrace new/innovative ways of working including digital technology
• to be skilled at assessing and working with risk, being risk positive where appropriate.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Transitions team is built upon a strengths-based approach using the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing model of practice. We make use of existing strengths and support to enable the people we support to achieve their outcomes and live more independently. The team comprises of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers and Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners and is passionate, supportive and welcoming. We are currently offering a hybrid model of working from home and the office. We have a strong, cohesive and supportive management team who are committed to continuous professional development and hold a reputation for developing services for the better. Our staff are our greatest resource and with you in our team, we can achieve the authority's priorities of enabling everyone to live long, healthy, fulfilling lives whilst safeguarding the most vulnerable people in Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Kevin John (he/him) via email atkevin.john@suffolk.gov.uk ortelephone 01473 265397
• Astra Sansiviero (she/her) via email at astra.sansiviero@suffolk.gov.uk or telephone 01473 260349

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP)

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details) and a supporting statement.

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 22 November 2024.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).