Working alongside Health and Social Care colleagues (as part of the neighbourhood PCN’s)Liaising with key partners to facilitate improved provision of services, team training and recruitment.Involved in developing, shaping, and building integrated care local services.You will be responsible for supervising registered Social Workers and Adult Social Care Practitioners within your neighbourhood
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner who wants to further develop their practice and professional leadership in teams.
The Team
East neighbourhoods cover East and West Mendip, Yeovil, South Somerset West, South Somerset East and CLIC (Chard, Langport, Ilminster and Crewkerne).
In Bridgwater or North Sedgemoor we have 2 neighbourhood areas
In Taunton and West Somerset we have 4 neighbourhood areas – Taunton Central, Taunton North, Taunton South and West Somerset.
We are a busy but supportive team of Social Workers, Adult Social Care Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. Each neighbourhood area has a designated Advanced Practitioner and Service Manager, who you will directly report to.
Advanced Practitioners will take responsibility and have a lead role in managing contacts coming through our front door, managing risk, resources, and workflow within their neighbourhood with support from their Service Manager.
We offer regular supervision, training, and opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills and knowledge. You will work alongside Practice Development Advanced Practitioners and contribute to team development.
Opportunities for career progression will be discussed in supervision as part of your ongoing learning objectives and opportunities to progress will be explored to ensure continued professional development.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But to be successful in this role you will:
- Be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England.