We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training, and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health-related agencies, or related private or voluntary organizations.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.
You will have experience managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
You will be able to demonstrate expertise in supervising and developing staff, including performance management.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals, built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused, and flexible, and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
This role requires holding a Full UK Driving Licence. The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments; therefore, your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Adult Social Care connect Hub within our Adult Social Care Connect Team in Ashford and Canterbury as we enhance our locality working practice and prioritize the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
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KCC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the county's residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, and those with caring responsibilities. We aspire to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note: If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible, as the closing date may be earlier than stated if a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a commitment to work-life balance, and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business needs.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility), a generous annual leave allowance, and access to the local government pension scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development through our social care academy, progression routes, and our newly launched practice framework.
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