Advanced practitioner (social worker) - flk14290

Job Description

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Falkirk Council’s Adult Social Work Services are seeking to recruit a motivated and committed Social Worker to join our East Locality Assessment and Care Planning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vision of enabling adults to live full and positive lives within supportive and inclusive communities.

As part of a supportive and forward-thinking service, you will undertake outcomes-focused assessments and reviews in partnership with service users and carers, including robust risk assessment. You will participate in team duty systems and rotas and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative approaches that improve access to information, support and services for Falkirk citizens within their local communities.

Advanced Practitioner consideration
Applicants wishing to be considered for an Advanced Practitioner role will be required to evidence experience of chairing meetings and demonstrate a proven track record in supporting team practice development. This may include mentoring colleagues, facilitating student placements, leading groups or communities of practice, and showing a strong commitment to continuous professional learning and development.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working within a community social care or health setting




• Sound knowledge of Community Care legislation

Desirable attributes

• Experience of delivering a duty system




• Excellent risk management and interpersonal skills




• A strong commitment to multi-agency working

What we offer

We are proud to provide a supportive and inclusive working environment, including:

• A strong and supportive team structure




• Protected time for reflective supervision




• A culture where your voice matters, with opportunities to influence service and practice development




• Close partnership working with Forth Valley NHS, offering excellent joint training and learning opportunities




• Bespoke training and a wide range of career development pathways




• Generous annual leave and flexible/mobile working to support work-life balance




• Competitive salaries




• Local Government Pension Scheme and employee benefits and rewards




• A flexible and home-working policy promoted by Falkirk Council

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

If you are passionate about adult social work and want to be part of a service that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth, we would welcome your application.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Beverly.McKenzie@falkirk.gov.uk, Gaynor.hamilton@falkirk.gov.uk or lauren.healy@falkirk.gov.uk