WE’RE LOOKING FOR A SENIOR PRACTITIONER, INTERESTED?

We are ambitious and take pride in in the fact that Gateshead is rated ‘Good’ by CQC. CQC stated that we “had a real focus on supporting people living in Gateshead to stay healthy and avoid the need for formal support where possible”.
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

Gateshead Council’s ambitious Adult Social Care service are currently looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner. You must have a social work qualification (i.e. MA or BA in Social Work, Dip SW CQSW or CSS or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England along with experience of supervising or mentoring colleagues. You will have a willingness to undertake relevant training and a commitment to continuous professional development. It is important that you have a commitment to equal opportunities, anti-oppressive practice, and inter-agency working.
As the Senior Practitioner, you will work under the guidance of a Team Manager to ensure a consistent and effective service that delivers positive outcomes for individuals, families, and carers.
You will take an active role to support the Team Manager in ensuring high quality practice, performance, recording, supervision, and appraisal across the team. It is essential you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of people and professionals as you will be required to work closely with partner agencies and colleagues across council services.
You will have an excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014, and associated legislation as well as an understanding of the diverse needs of adults. This will enable you to play a pivotal role in supporting the oversight of the Learning Disabilities Team.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative. Please click on the following link to see what life as an adult care social worker is like www.gateshead.gov.uk/ASCsocialworkers
Please refer to the job profile for further details on the role.