*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY* Practice Lead

Job overview

Internal MPFT Applicants Only.

An opportunity has become available in the Moorlands Rural Adult Social Care Team for a Practice Lead. We need a resilient and dynamic individual to join the experienced and enthusiastic team here in the Moorlands. The work is varied and challenging due to the geographical nature of the district and there is strong ethos of adaptability and innovation in the teams. There is an emphasis on professional development and promotion of excellent practice, and this is an ideal opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

This position is specifically to support the Adult Social Care Community Team within the Moorlands and to take responsibility of the review workstream.

Main duties of the job

You will be working closely with the leadership team and will be supported to develop a skill set which will include the management of performance, budgets and team members. You will be expected to be an experienced practitioner with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and complex case management.

The work is varied and challenging and there is strong ethos of adaptability and innovation in the teams. There is an emphasis on professional development and promotion of excellent practice, and this is an ideal opportunity for career progression within an integrated organisation offering great progression pathways and training opportunities. There is a comprehensive Learning and development programme offering the opportunity to develop specialisms such as Practice Educator, Consultant Social Worker and AMHP. There is access to additional training opportunities and the potential to move to more senior roles as your career progresses.

You will professionally supervise and manage front line social work and social care practitioners. In addition, the role is key to providing guidance and support of staff and promotion of good practice, staff wellbeing and development.

Reporting to the Operational Service Delivery Lead, you will be accountable to the Strategic Service Delivery Lead and hold professionally accountable to the Principal Social Worker.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)

On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.  The relevant SWLA ‘stage’ (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Please note:- If a high volume of applications are received prior to the closing date, the vacancy may close sooner