Advanced Practitioner (Social Worker) – FLK10805 Full Time

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In Falkirk we are passionate about the work we do. We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation and look to reflect the communities we serve. We have full and part-time permanent Social Work Advanced Practitioner posts across our Social Work Adult Services teams.

These posts offer an exciting opportunity for experienced, motivated, and ambitious practitioners to work in a dynamic environment. We want to be a forward-thinking workforce, who are determined to make a real positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and a strengths based social work approach sits at the heart of our practice. We are committed to continuing to develop a culture where all our workforce feels valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness and creativity across the workforce.

We are holding a recruitment event on Thursday 26^th October 2023, please see link for details of the event. https://falkirkhscp.org/social-work-in-falkirk-event/

If you wish to be considered for an Advanced Practitioner position you will be required to evidence experience of chairing meetings and a proven track record of supporting team practice development, such as mentoring, facilitating student placements, groups or communities of practice and a commitment to your own continuous professional learning and development.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• We work in partnership with colleagues in Forth Valley NHS, affording excellent opportunities for joint working.
• A range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme
• Falkirk Council promote a flexible and home working policy.

Sara Lacey, Chief Social Work Officer shares details of exciting new developments for Falkirk Social Work Services

Frontline Social Workers take time out to share highlights of their experiences working in Adult and Children’s services

https://youtu.be/wPktbri-zmo

You must hold a relevant Social Work qualification, be registered with SSSC and will be required to undertake an updated PVG check.

• Evidence of Post Graduate Qualification, or
• Evidence of additional learning and development*, and
• Management of Complex Cases

*commitment to undertake additional Post Graduate Qualification if required.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

The posts are based within various locations across Falkirk.

For an informal discussion, please contact: [email protected], or [email protected]