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Staffordshire County Council provided pay range
This range is provided by Staffordshire County Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice and guidance to practitioners to ensure high-quality, person-centred services are delivered to the individuals they support.
* Quality assure assessments and offer constructive, strength-based feedback to promote best practice.
* Deliver professional supervision to approximately eight staff members, supporting their development and reflective practice.
* Participate in the duty manager rota, helping to oversee and support the team’s duty function.
* Hold a small, complex caseload, either as a keyworker or through joint working with team practitioners.
* Support and lead on court-related work as required, including preparing documentation and attending hearings.
* Facilitate quality circles to promote continuous improvement and uphold best practice across the team.
* Chair complex multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and best interests meetings, ensuring collaborative and informed decision-making.
* Monitor and contribute to the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), recognising their importance in service delivery and improvement.
Qualifications
* Be an experienced Social Worker with a strong background in managing complex cases.
* Demonstrate continued professional development through post-qualification learning.
* Have a solid understanding of, and experience with, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
* Possess relevant training and experience in safeguarding adults.
* Have experience supporting young people through transitions from childhood to adulthood.
* Be confident in providing supervision and support to practitioners.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Quality Assurance
Industries
* Government Administration
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