Job description
Senior Practitioner, North and West Community Team
Full Time (37hrs per week), Permanent
We are looking to recruit permanently to a Senior Practitioner role based within the North and West locality adult social care team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and supervisory skills in a diverse and dynamic locality. It is an exciting time to be part of a community social work team as we embed our new Target Operating Model.
You will have support from the Team Managers and also the Service Manager. You must have an interest in and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way, be able to work quickly and proportionately and have confidence in respect of decision making and positive risk taking.
The Senior Practitioner role will involve supervising members of a multi-disciplinary team of occupational therapists, social care practitioners, social workers, and occupational therapy aides; overseeing the development of newly qualified practitioners and students; being part of the leadership team and undertaking strategic work; and building relationships with internal and external partners.
You will need to be a good communicator, with excellent time management skills.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.