Advanced Practitioner - Long Term Support & Review South Team

Buckinghamshire Council

  • High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
  • £43,894-46,018 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
OverviewCome join the fantastic South Locality social work team! We are a vibrant community team based in High Wycombe at the heart of Chilterns. In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £2,525 per annum, you will also receive a 'Golden Hello' lump-sum payment of £2,500 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.Why join us?We are closer then you think!We are lucky to have really good transport links including easy access to M25 and M40 and therefore, we are commutable from various locations including Slough, Reading, Hillingdon, Luton and Bedfordshire. We are also outside of the ULEZ zone.We invest in staff wellbeingWe understand that you can't give what you don't have so we focus on staff wellbeing to enable employees to support the most vulnerable communities. To achieve that we organise meditation and “getting active” sessions, pull together for team building and volunteering days and promote open and inclusive communication.Robust inductionWe have innovative approach to induction whereupon you will be provided with a buddy and presented with a schedule of shadowing opportunities already booked into your calendar to help you settle in to your role from the first day on the job.Realistic expectationsYou can expect a manageable caseload of up to 25 active cases and supportive approachable managers to guide you. You are never alone!Staff BenefitsYou will get free parking and an essential car user allowance. We will cover the cost of your annual Social Work England registration. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme.We value and invest in youWe provide a range of internal and external training courses and free access to RIPFa resources with a council log in. We have a clear career progression pathway to give you opportunities to grow and flourish. You will have a bespoke Personal development plan to support you in exploring your areas of interest.About usBuckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.We have created more roles in Social Work and Occupational Therapy; we are adapting to work much more closely with the community and support people near to where they live; we have developed a new career progression framework to encourage staff ambition and development; finally, to establish the conditions to deliver outstanding practice, we have reduced the numbers that managers supervise and the caseloads the team have, to allow for more contact with our residents.Initiated in 2019, our strength-based practice model, , has been improving outcomes linked to independence, developing social connections, and improving areas that are important to the residents we support.We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey.About the roleTo ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Advanced Practitioners will ensure:
  • Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework
  • Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence
  • Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity
  • Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice
  • Respond to people's needs in a timely manner
  • Focus on improving people's well-being
  • Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive
  • Take account of people's risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk
  • Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purse
  • Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carers
Mobile:A 'mobile' role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You'll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.About youYou must be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. In addition, a full driving licence with access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.Naturally, you'll be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach. Thinking outside the box, you'll support your clients and help prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Bringing your in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation and statutory guidance, you'll work independently and with colleagues to support adults and their families. Persistence and an adaptable approach are needed in an outcome-focused way with partners such as health services, community sector, housing, care providers and other stakeholders.If you'd like to hear from some of our current social workers and social care staff, take a look at our careers social media pages , , ,Other informationIf you have any questions or would like to hear more about these exciting roles, please contact Kinga Donovan, Team Manager atThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
  • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
  • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering please refer to and the (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.Our values and cultureWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
  • a fair and inclusive culture
  • the chance to really make a difference to those around you
  • health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
  • opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.We recognise and reward youIn these challenging times, we must remain connected as a team. From day one, you'll be offered a 'buddy' who will be a friendly face to support you through your induction and new working world. The wellbeing of our colleagues is very important to us and we encourage you to take control of your work-life balance and adopt a flexible approach where possible.We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.Benefits of working for Buckinghamshire:
  • Competitive salary
  • Up to 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) after more than 5 years' service
  • An attractive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
  • Development opportunities in key areas of specific lead roles, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and to develop your practice
  • Travel discounts with Arriva
  • Access to our corporate health and wellbeing services offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issues
  • Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops, discounted gym memberships and much more:

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