Description
We are seeking a qualified social worker for the role of Senior Practitioner to join our growing team within Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA). This role involves providing quality social work to the people of Hackney. As a Senior Practitioner within PfA, you will support practitioners at all levels of their career development and utilise your supervisory skills. You will also deputise for the Team Manager in helping support your team to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.
The Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA) is passionate about supporting young people to lead a life of their choice. Our individualised approach maximising independence and promoting wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. As a multidisciplinary team, our social work practitioners work closely with health disciplines, sharing skills, knowledge and experience to ensure the delivery of quality and robust services for our residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing support to practitioners at all levels of their career development
- Utilising supervisory skills and deputising for the Team Manager
- Helping support your team to achieve the best outcomes for our residents
- Working closely with health disciplines, sharing skills, knowledge and experience
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England
- Significant level of post qualification experience within statutory Adult Services
- Experience of working with those with diagnoses of learning disability and or autism is preferred
- Sound knowledge of the key principles of the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding
Benefits:
- Access to Hackney’s strong training offer
- Opportunities to develop and grow in your career
- Commitment to integrated working across health and social care
We welcome applications from those with experience in both children’s and adult services. Enhanced DBS is required.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.