South Yorkshire, Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£45,718 - £48,710
37 hours
About Barnsley:
Barnsley is a borough known for its rich history in coal and glass industries, award-winning markets, and notable museums and galleries. Residents often greet each other with a friendly 'Eyup,' fostering a strong sense of community. The area is dedicated to promoting healthy and happy lives.
Opportunity for You:
Barnsley Adult Social Care is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Advanced Practitioner. In this role, you will work alongside the team manager to support a team of staff who assist adults aged 18 and over. The team handles enquiries related to adult social care, provides guidance and signposting when necessary, and considers concerns under the Making Safeguarding Personal initiative to determine if a s42 enquiry is needed. The role also entails partnership working with different agencies including South Yorkshire Police.
What You’ll Need:
Key skills include:
- Supporting a team
- Making complex decisions
- Carrying out reflective supervision
- Collaborating with other practitioners and team managers
- Change management
- Working at an advanced social work level or in an advanced practitioner role
- Ensuring prompt decision-making
- Demonstrating leadership skills and knowledge of adult social care
- Managing attendance, recruitment, and coaching
Knowledge requirements include:
- Legal frameworks guiding adult social care work
- Discharge to Assess procedures
- The Care Act 2014
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- DoLS/LPS regulations
The role requires applying legislation accurately and providing correct advice. It also involves a multi-disciplinary approach, considering integrated care systems and collaborating with reablement teams, mental health services, locality teams, hospitals, and the D2a process.
A Lot to Look Forward To:
As part of the team working towards making Barnsley a place of possibilities, there is a focus on helping employees reach their potential through development processes. The organisation has achieved IIP Gold status, indicating a commitment to inspiring and rewarding careers.
Apply Now:
Apply now to pursue your ambitions while contributing to the community's future.