JOB-20240819-db742659

Advanced Practitioner - Locality Team

Sector: Social Worker - Adult Services
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Hourly Rate: £34.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Step into an influential role as an Advanced Practitioner - Locality Team within Adult Social Care in Hertfordshire, where you'll combine your leadership, expertise, and passion for social care to make a genuine difference in people's lives. This ongoing opportunity offers flexible part-time and full-time options, providing the perfect balance between career advancement and personal fulfilment.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll be instrumental in driving professional growth across your team, ensuring best practices are upheld and staff receive the guidance they need to excel. You'll also champion Hertfordshire's Connected Lives approach, ensuring care is person-centred, empowering, and aligned with The Care Act.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Working: Choose from part-time or full-time options to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive Pay: Earn £34.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and dedication.

• Professional Development: Access continuous learning and leadership opportunities.

• Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative environment committed to high standards of social care.

• Variety and Challenge: Gain valuable experience across community and local authority settings.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of Community Care Officers, promoting effective, high-quality practice.

• Conduct urgent social care assessments and interventions to help individuals live safely and independently.

• Drive the development of innovative, community-based care solutions by collaborating with health and voluntary sector partners.

• Fulfil statutory duties, including safeguarding, assessment, care management, and supervision.

• Build and maintain multi-agency partnerships, ensuring culturally responsive and inclusive services.

• Support adults at risk of hospital admission through early intervention and collaborative care planning.

• Provide guidance and support to unpaid carers, enhancing resilience and community engagement.

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