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Job Description
Salary: £44,208 - £50,424 per annum
Grade: F
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
We are seeking acommitted individual to join us as Senior Practitioner in the Community Led Support (CLS) Team 1 Integrated Team.
Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a Senior Practitioner who is experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement. If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults, committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of adults, we want to hear from you!
We are always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic Social Workers and experienced Social Workers ready to take the next step in their career.
This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Community Led Support (CLS) 1 Integrated Team within the Adults and Health Directorate of the Council. You will be required to provide support for adults and a multi-disciplinary team of Care and Health Professionals.
Job Purpose
* To safeguard vulnerable adults.
* To provide high quality, research-based casework service to all Adult Social Care service users and hold cases that consist mainly of the most complex situations.
* To offer consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working to colleagues within Adult Social Care.
* To promote independent living where safe to do so.
* To comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
The post-holder will need to have:
* A Social Work qualification
* Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
* In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working in Adults Services.
* At least two years' post qualification and at least two years' experience of working with adults and families in a statutory setting.
* Successful completion of a post-graduate qualification award through a recognised CPD route.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level with Adults Barred List is required for this role.
For further information about the role please contact Francis Allie on 07825 202038.
Advert Closing Date
* Redeployment Only: 8th May 2025
* Internal & External: 25th May 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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About Us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
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