Experienced Social Work Lead

2 weeks ago


Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom Moray Council Full time

Company Overview

Moray Council is a local government authority in the north-east of Scotland. We are committed to providing high-quality social work services to our communities.

Salary

£48,950 - £53,345 per annum (pro rata) or £25.87 per hour for 29 hours per week.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our team as a Social Work Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of competent and confident professional practice within a social work team.

You will plan, support and co-ordinate LD packages, taking responsibility for managing complex situations including complex needs. This will involve effective management of cases, delivery of cost-effective interventions and achievement of all relevant statutory requirements and department policies, standards and guidelines.

You will also introduce and support the development of evidence-based practice, monitor and support provider organisation staff in the delivery of care and support, and lead on the improvement of ICT systems on behalf of Practitioners.

In addition, you will mentor and coach professional staff and peers, including those less experienced and newly qualified social workers, ensuring a focus on evidence-informed practice.

You will be responsible for practice audits within teams, working together with other advanced practitioners, consultant practitioners and the Performance and Quality Team.

You will contribute to practice, policy and procedure improvements and developments through contribution of expert knowledge.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Considerable experience as a qualified Social Worker
  • Excellent knowledge of legislation, policies and practices associated with Community Care
  • Experience of successfully managing a varied and complex caseload
  • Professional qualification in Social Work and registration with SSSC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to negotiate and liaise effectively
  • Ability to reconcile demands and wishes against financial processes
  • Ability to work flexibly and to meet demands of service
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to present complex information to colleagues
  • Ability to work independently. Ability to support and monitor colleagues

Benefits

As a Moray Council employee, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Pension scheme
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Sickness absence arrangements
  • Training and development opportunities

Others

This post requires travel throughout the county and may occasionally require flexible working hours. A car is normally required due to the rural nature of Moray.



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