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Job Title: Advanced Practitioner
Location: Stevenage
Starting Salary: £43,516 with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £48,587 (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: 37 per week, we are open to discussions on part time hours
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

An exciting opportunity to join our Diverse and Inclusive Adult Safeguarding team to deliver the vision to the People of Hertfordshire, so that they feel well informed about what’s available to them and they can lead safe, happy, and healthier lives in a way they choose.

You will play a key role in leading Safeguarding Practice and Partnership working.

You’ll join to lead effectively and professionally, to fulfil Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Safeguarding responsibilities in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and working within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks. The values and principles of Making Safeguarding Personal are intrinsic to the operations of the team.

You will:

• Mentor and supervise staff, deliver induction programmes and training
• Contribute to learning and leads local peer group meetings
• Act as the lead professional in Safeguarding Enquiries
• Work collaboratively in partnership with internal and external partners to achieve positive outcomes for service users and carers

You’ll need:

• Qualified Social Worker or Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Relevant specialist post qualifying and or post graduate training
• Actively undertakes a specialist role e.g., AMHP, Practice Educator, Moving & Handling, Housing solutions lead or equivalent, or agreement to undertake these roles within the first year
• Work at the required level of the professional capabilities’ framework

Bring your authentic self in an environment where you will be supported to reach your fullest potential in a specialist role of Safeguarding Adults in Hertfordshire, developing self, others, partnership working and lead area work.

Meet one of our advanced practitioner’s who talks about her role.

https://youtu.be/j8ToAPY5fXs

Closing Date: 13 August 2023
Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Kubashnee Moodley, 07812322867

Benefits of Working for HCC:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

How to Apply: As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to answer 4 key questions. This is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge, and experience match what we are looking. If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

Women Only for Care Homes Only: We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender, however as women are currently under-represented in this particular area, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.