Advanced Practitioner (Social Worker) Children with Disabilities

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In Falkirk we are proud and 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 that reflects the communities we serve.

We are looking for..

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join our busy multi-disciplinary team. The Children with Disabilities team is small and well established. It is responsible for working with a range of professionals across health and education services to undertake assessment of need. The team is also responsible for supporting the provision of services to children and their families. The successful candidate will be required to carry an individual caseload, undertake duty on a rota basis, support resource provision for children and their families, mentor others and contribute towards service development.

Due to service redesign, applications are welcomed from experienced registered Social Workers who meet our Advanced Practitioner criteria:

• Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience, accompanied by
• Evidence of Post Graduate Qualification, or
• Evidence of additional learning and development*, and
• Management of Complex Cases

*commitment to undertake Post Graduate Qualification if successful

This is based on a Social Worker committed to practicing at a higher level of competence derived from the accumulation of experience, level of expertise (academic and developmental) and the ability to confidently engage with situations that present greater risk and complexity. Supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills is also key to this role.

If selected for interview you will be asked to present evidence against the criteria that supports your application. All applicants will require to be registered with the SSSC, have a PVG and Social Work qualification.

We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to make a positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.

We promote a culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness, creativity, and experimentation across the workforce.

We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources. We nurture innovation, including service co-design that’s shaped by lived experiences and we provide freedom to try new things, to risk failure and to learn from both mistakes, and promising and good practice.

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.
• Bespoke training and 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

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

If you would like more information or for an informal discussion, please contact:-

Laura Lowrie, Service Manager: laura.lowrie@falkirk.gov.uk