Job summary
We are welcoming applications for a full-time Practice Lead post. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the other Practice Leads and Operational Service Delivery Lead (OSDL) in continuing to drive and develop a service, which is responsive to service users, carers and the business demands of the ASC community teams.
Main duties of the job
Some of the Practice Lead qualities required for the role are commitment, resilience, enthusiasm, effective communication and strong decision-making skills. We are looking for a dynamic individual, committed to professional development to lead an experienced and enthusiastic Community Team. The work is varied and challenging, working with a diverse demographic and providing a breadth of professional experience.
There is an emphasis on professional development, promotion of excellent strengths-based practice and it is an ideal opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive and friendly environment.
The successful applicant will be working closely with the Leadership Team and will be supported to develop a skill set which will include the management of performance, budgets and team members. You will be expected to be an experienced practitioner with an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, complex case management, responding to crisis situations and a passion to support and work with the team members to aid their development and promote excellent practice.
About us
By joining MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Please note:- If a high volume of applications are received prior to the closing date, the vacancy may close sooner
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Please note:- If a high volume of applications are received prior to the closing date, the vacancy may close sooner
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Qualified and Registered Social Work Practitioner
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant professional or managerial role.(e.g. Stage 2 AMHP
- Qualification, Social Work Post Qualifying Award)
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or Best Interest Assessor (BiA) status OR willing to work towards within a defined timescale
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership.
- Leadership or other organisational development training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in operational and/or leadership role in the NHS or Local Authority delivering the relevant statutory functions.
- Experience of managing a social work service, complex projects and/or delivering clinical/practitioner services for adults
- Experience of leading and delivering service developments and successfully managing organisational change.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education.
- Experience of teaching social work both undergraduate and post graduate
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Qualified and Registered Social Work Practitioner
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant professional or managerial role.(e.g. Stage 2 AMHP
- Qualification, Social Work Post Qualifying Award)
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or Best Interest Assessor (BiA) status OR willing to work towards within a defined timescale
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership.
- Leadership or other organisational development training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in operational and/or leadership role in the NHS or Local Authority delivering the relevant statutory functions.
- Experience of managing a social work service, complex projects and/or delivering clinical/practitioner services for adults
- Experience of leading and delivering service developments and successfully managing organisational change.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education.
- Experience of teaching social work both undergraduate and post graduate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
