Advanced Practitioner - Social Work Academy

The post holder will work as part of the Social Work Academy (SWA) Management group and will be responsible for the development of Social Workers associated with the SWA in accordance with the Assessed Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), Professional Capabilities Framework (PCFs), Post Qualifying standards (PQS) and Continued Professional Development (CPD) arrangements and they will contribute to the SWA objectives.

For a confidential, informal discussion please contact: Sarah Parker on mobile 07738638891, email Sarah.parker@nctrust.co.uk or Maxine Clark on mobile 07718 393532, email  Maxine.clark@nctrust.co.uk

Interviews will be held on 12th June 2024
Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

2 Day Induction Programme
Recruitment Welcome Bonus £4,000
2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues)
Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
Local government Pension Scheme
Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
Employee Discount Scheme
28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
Employee Assistance Programme
Monthly quality supervision
Relocation costs up to £8,000
SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)

What will you be doing?You will join the team and be responsible for supporting Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) Newly Qualified Social Workers (NSQW’s) who have been successful at interview in getting an NQSW post. You will also be involved in a ‘bespoke’ training/programme delivery within the academy and have opportunities to support and develop the wider workforce and beyond. You need to be a qualified Social Worker with experience of working within Children’s and/or Adult Services and are required to be a Level 2 Practice Educator or Level 1 working towards level 2.

While working with our NQSW’s you will support them with their 12 month Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) portfolio, undertaking activities including reviews, individual supervision, reflective supervision, providing training within the Academy, conducting developmental work with NQSW’s, complete observations of practice, verify finalised portfolio’s, support NCT’s learning and development team with training deliver, complete Collaborative Reflective Practice Discussion’s (CRPD), have opportunities to complete pieces of work within the wider workforce or with partner agencies and play an active role within the Academy Management Team.

SWA Values:

Having integrity
Being child focused
Being adaptable
Working in partnership
Appreciating difference
Promoting a safe environment
Empowering other

 
About youWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual committed to developing Social Worker practice in NCT to join the SWA team as Social Work Academy, Advance Practitioner (SWA, AP).

You will be based at One Angel Square, Northampton but will be required to travel around the county and be flexible in working from all offices as well working from home. You will have excellent organisational skills and be expected to work closely with your SWA and Learning and Development colleagues as well as the NCT wider workforce.

 
About usNorthamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. 

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date should we have sufficient applications.