Location: Sth Derbys Dist Council (DCC), Civic Way, Swadlincote
Reference: JOB/24/04593
Salary details: Grade 12 £43,055 - £46,439 per annum
Job term: Full Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 26 January 2025
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit to a permanent Senior Practitioner post within the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement team in South Derbyshire. Qualifications and Experience
We welcome applicants with a Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification and with experience of working in an Adult Social Work setting. An effective communicator with the ability to lead the development of an integrated approach is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a person-centred and strength-based approach to support individuals in living independently within their homes and communities. Experience in a collaborative multidisciplinary working environment is required to assist individuals in returning home or remaining in their homes following a period of ill health or change in needs. Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate will need to have knowledge of current legislation, policy, and procedures that underpin good practice and quality assurance. An understanding and experience of Safeguarding principles and practice are essential. Additionally, the successful candidate must support the learning and development of team members at all levels. Employee Benefits
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) Training and development opportunities Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme Supportive management and team Access to in-house occupational services including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page
here . Additional Information
Provisional Interview Date: TBC Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council, you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension, and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here. Please read any attached documents before applying for this job.
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We are looking to recruit to a permanent Senior Practitioner post within the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement team in South Derbyshire. Qualifications and Experience
We welcome applicants with a Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification and with experience of working in an Adult Social Work setting. An effective communicator with the ability to lead the development of an integrated approach is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a person-centred and strength-based approach to support individuals in living independently within their homes and communities. Experience in a collaborative multidisciplinary working environment is required to assist individuals in returning home or remaining in their homes following a period of ill health or change in needs. Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate will need to have knowledge of current legislation, policy, and procedures that underpin good practice and quality assurance. An understanding and experience of Safeguarding principles and practice are essential. Additionally, the successful candidate must support the learning and development of team members at all levels. Employee Benefits
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) Training and development opportunities Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme Supportive management and team Access to in-house occupational services including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page
here . Additional Information
Provisional Interview Date: TBC Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council, you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension, and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here. Please read any attached documents before applying for this job.
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