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Advanced Practitioner

Advanced Practitioner

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation TrustWirral, England, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner in the Integrated Disability Service. The team provides a case management service to people with complex needs, usually associated with learning disability. As an Advanced Practitioner you must be a qualified social worker with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.

Responsibilities

  • Carry a small caseload of complex cases and perform a range of statutory social work functions such as assessments, reviews, complex safeguarding enquiries, and tasks related to the Mental Health Act.
  • Support colleagues with their work and deputise for the team manager as required, including formal supervision and mentoring others (e.g., students, apprentices, and ASYEs) as part of the wider management team of the care group.
  • Chair meetings, attend court, and provide formal supervision; help newly qualified staff through their first year of assisted practice.
  • Be involved in project work and areas of research aligned with personal interests where possible.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified social worker with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.
  • Ability to demonstrate experience in complex situations, adult safeguarding, and a good understanding of the MCA and making best interest decisions.
  • Experience of mentoring or supervising others is useful; equally important is an approach that inspires and supports others.

    • Working Environment & Development

  • Our APs are part of CWP NHS Foundation Trust and enjoy NHS benefits while maintaining links with the Local Authority.
  • Access extensive training, a clear progression framework, regular reflective supervision and appraisals, and a tailored training programme.
  • Opportunity to access the NHS Leadership Academy to develop management and leadership practice; close links with academic organisations offering further study and research.

    • Organisation & Values

    Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, with services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. CWP employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and is rated Outstanding for Caring and Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and hold the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. We welcome applications from people with direct experience of accessing our services.

    Induction & Start Date

    All new starters commence on one fixed start date each month in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction; P2C offers up to 3 weeks of training to meet induction and initial training requirements.

    How to Apply

    For further details or informal visits, contact : Name : Clifford Mukumbira; Job title : Principal Manager; Email : clifford.mukumbira@nhs.net; Telephone : 0151 488 8091.

    Equality & Support

    If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.

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