Cheltenham & Stroud
Salary:
£45,441 - £48,474 per annum
Hours per Week:
37
Contract Type:
Permanent
This post is open to job share.
We are currently recruiting for Advanced Practitioners to join our 16+ teams based in Cheltenham and Stroud.
Reward and Support
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
Salary between £45,441 - £48,474 per annum subject to experience
Welcome payment of £4,000
Annual retention payment of £2,000
Up to £8,000 relocation package
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family-friendly policies and benefits
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential counselling and advice
In-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice green car scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
Career development and qualification opportunities
Access to our Social Work Academy
Paid SWE registration renewal
About the Team
As an Advanced Practitioner in one of our new Care Leaver teams, you will support the Team Manager in the oversight of pathway-planning and independence work for care leavers from 16 upwards.
About You
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service which will deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. You will be a resilient, driven individual who can play your part in making our vision for children’s services a reality. Taking on a protected case load, you will work to create the best outcomes for children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks, and circumstances.
You will take a lead in promoting and supporting quality control and improvement activities within the team and across the service and support performance activities within the team. Your role will also include oversight for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers on placement and NQSW within the team.
Minimum Requirements
Social Work England registration
A recognised qualification in Social Work
Successful completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
A full driving licence and willingness to drive
DBS clearance
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