Practice Development and Improvement Lead
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/01/2025
Advert End Date:
17/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
£48,710 pa (Inclusive of Retention Payments, Subject to Review March 2028)
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields
Further Information
Practice Development and Improvement Lead
(Town Hall and Civic Offices, South Shields)
£48,710 pa (Inclusive of Retention Payments, Subject to Review March 2028)
This is a Temporary post for 12 months
Required to cover Maternity leave
Due to the current postholder going on maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside Council for a 12 month period, working closely with the Principal Social Worker to develop practice across our social work teams, as well as supporting to embed Restorative and Relational Practice principles, working alongside Leeds City Council.
The role will develop best practice guidance to reflect our practice standards and will ensure staff have access to training and ongoing continuous professional development.
The role will also support the Newly Qualified Social Workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment by offering support and guidance as well as opportunities for shared learning.
In addition, this role will be responsible for organising social work student placements, liaising with universities and supporting our Practice Educators.
The role is suitable for an experienced social worker. If you believe you have the right skills, knowledge and experience for this post, please come and join our small team.
For further information please contact pamela.mcardle@southtyneside.gov.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.
Closing date: Noon, 17 January 2025
Interviews will take place on 3 February 2025