Practice Lead

Job overview

We are welcoming applications for a full–time Practice Lead post. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the other Practice Leads and Operational Service Delivery Lead (OSDL) in continuing to drive and develop a service, which is responsive to service users, carers and the business demands of the ASC community teams.

Main duties of the job

Some of the Practice Lead qualities required for the role are commitment, resilience, enthusiasm, effective communication and strong decision-making skills. We are looking for a dynamic individual, committed to professional development to lead an experienced and enthusiastic Community Team. The work is varied and challenging, working with a diverse demographic and providing a breadth of professional experience.

There is an emphasis on professional development, promotion of excellent strengths-based practice and it is an ideal opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

The successful applicant 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 an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, complex case management, responding to crisis situations and a passion to support and work with the team members to aid their development and promote excellent practice.

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