Job SummaryA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior and highly experienced Social Worker to work for a dynamic and progressive organisation to deliver Social Work education and leadership. The Social Work Children Development Lead position offers a great opportunity for a Social Worker whose core values are to place children at the centre of all learning and ensure approaches to workforce development and wellbeing are compassionate and high quality.
Our culture at RDaSH is integral to upholding both the values and professional standards of social work, as well as those of our organisation. We are committed to trauma-informed care for the people we support, and for our staff.
This role requires a leader who is a passionate social worker, an innovator, and personally motivated to work with social workers working in a range of different roles; care group leader's; corporate leader's and several multi-professional teams who support a high standard of clinical care provision, supervision, and education. The role will focus upon supporting the development of NHS Social Work and the professional identity of our social workers and representing the Trust at regional meetings, ensuring learning and opportunities are conveyed and utilised 'in Trust'.
Your experience as an RDaSH employee will begin with a robust Trust induction and continuing professional development (CPD) will be supported by dedicated monthly Trust Learning Half Days.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide a highly visible educational and leadership role for all Social Work staff across all directorates, with a specific focus on children services. Working with clinical and operational leaders across Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) to ensure compliance with professional standards and development of high-quality integrated care across the Trust.
There will be a particular emphasis on social work student placements, the practice education of student social workers, support and supervision responsibilities to Experienced Social Workers, joint co-ordination responsibilities for Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, to support and supervise their learning and development. The post holder will support the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and the development of Social Work Apprenticeship.
About usRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using Apply through our website.
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Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Highly developed professional knowledge gained through a recognised Social Work Qualification (Diploma in Social Work, BA Hons, BSc Hons, MA or equivalent qualification)
- Current registration and maintenance of registration with Social Work England
Desirable- Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional
- Practice Educating experience and qualified to Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) Stages 1 & 2 (or commitment to obtain qualification)
TrainingEssential- Knowledge and experience of delivering Social Work reflective supervision.
- Knowledge of evidence-based models of Social Work practice, assessments and interventions and strong reflective practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable- Evidence of developing Social Workers within the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Post Qualifying Standard (PQS), and Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Experience of developing and delivering training
KnowledgeEssential- Specialist knowledge of Social Work procedural and legislative frameworks, initiatives, and systems.
- Knowledge of emerging developments and political agendas, and their impact on service and organisational delivery.
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities principles and valuing diversity in employment and the delivery of services.
Desirable- Understanding of the commissioning environment, complex client risk assessment, and the cost of resources and implications for service delivery.
ExperienceEssential- Extensive experience leading a health and social care team effectively at a senior level
- Experience of providing advice and guidance to other staff on complex cases or issues.
- Leading multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
- Managing safeguarding concerns and providing advice to staff regarding complex issues.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
- Experience of delivering a Lived Experience/Service User/Patient focused service.
- Driving standards and performance contributing to strategic direction, in a changeable environment.
- Extensive experience of managing change effectively across services/organisations, with the ability to identify, propose and implement solutions.
Desirable- Experience of working in a Mental Health service
SkillsEssential- Authority and credibility to build relationships influence and engage successfully with colleagues, partners, People with Lived Experience/Service Users/Patients, families, carers and advocates, at all levels in complex or politically sensitive situations.
- Evidence of commitment to multi-agency agency working.
- Ability to practice as a lead specialist within social work, guided by Social Work England Professional Standards, legal frameworks and local policies and guidance.
- Highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, persuasion and negotiating skills.
- Excellent record keeping, report writing and presentational skills
- Excellent planning, workload management and project management skills.
- Good IT Skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
- Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a multi- disciplinary team of professional and/or vocationally qualified and support staff.
DesirableNo desirable items listed for skills.
Values and BehavioursEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values and a positive approach towards change delivery.
- Commitment to the delivery of anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
Additional RequirementsEssential- Enhanced DBS clearance is required
- Ability to travel to and access offices and provision across the Trust footprint
- Ability to work autonomously and flexibly.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit Apply through our website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Apply through our website.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Apply through our website.
