Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH, Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.76 per hour
Job description
Practitioners working in line with the Advanced Level of the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to provide and uphold standards practice and professional leadership through the development of evidence-informed practice, quality assurance, staff development, knowledge development and management, and will also help to influence and contribute to strategic development in the organisation.
Knowledge & Experience
* Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment including proven assessment and investigation skills, of working effectively with children, young people and Families and can demonstrate positive impact, using safe practice techniques to promote and achieve good outcomes.
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working with all partners and chairing formal multi-disciplinary meetings. Experience of supporting colleagues in this specialism of work.
* Experience of undertaking assessments and writing court reports and presenting evidence in court. Experience of supporting colleagues in this specialism.
* Proven knowledge and application in assessing and managing higher levels of risk that involve multi-agency input, complex family dynamics, serious hostility and conflicts of interest in either Children’s or Adults services.
* Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.
* Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels with positive and person-centered approaches, including via written reports.
* Evidence of professional development including contributing to the development and learning of others individually and as part of a team.
* Significant experience of working in partnership with service users, other professionals and agencies and awareness of the issues involved.
* Experience of supporting people through change; developing and implementing practice, policy and other changes.
* Experience of supervision, appraisal and professional development of staff.
* Excellent IT skills, able to use Word, Excel, E-mail and relevant Care Management Data Bases, be able to access and coach others to record information digitally and to promote use of self-help via digital platforms.
* Planning and workload management skills.
* Model effective engagement with a wide range of people in challenging situations, and support others to develop and maintain effective engagement, including in situations of hostility and risk.
* Proven ability to deliver training, accurate record keeping and report writing.
* Excellent presentation and training skills.
* Proven organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise your caseload and meet deadlines.
* Experience in audit and/or engagement in research.
* Experience in monitoring financial spend.
* You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of an individual-facing role).
Qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker, Degree in relevant profession with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
* Social Work England registered.
* Post graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator or Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.
* Evidence of or commitment to Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership or Manager training/qualifications.
Decision Making
* Able to demonstrate independent critical judgement, to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations and to effectively manage conflict.
* Decisions lead to the setting of working standards and important procedures for the service area which have an impact across the organisation.
* Negotiation showing tact and diplomacy to deal with conflicting requirements or opinions and the ability to make decisions on the most appropriate action to reach an acceptable conclusion.
* Use knowledge from a variety of sources to hypothesize and make complex judgements in uncertain and ambiguous situations, supporting and challenging others to do the same. Identify when more strategic/expert advice or decision-making is needed.
* Make business decisions based on up to date specialist knowledge and analysis.
* Contribute to developing council strategy within the service area.
Creativity and Innovation
* Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and efficiency of services.
* Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action - within the boundary of well-defined policies.
* Contribute to long term strategies.
* Provide professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely and cost effective.
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