Advanced Practitioner

Salary£39,724 - £41,659 MFReference numberBUC01470Contract typePermanentWorking hoursFull TimeDoes this role require a DBS check?YesDate posted5 Dec 2021, 11 p.m.Application deadline9 Jan 2022Contact te the challenges that Adult Social Care has faced within the last 12 months, our approach in Buckinghamshire has not been to take shelter and wait for the storm to pass. Instead, we have chosen to transform and restructure Adult Social Care so we can respond to a crisis as well as build for the future. 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, 'Better Lives', has been improving outcomes linked to independence, developing social connections, and improving areas that are important to the residents we support. Now in 2021, we are looking to refresh our Better Lives Strategy - Our Ambition | Buckinghamshire Council (buckscc.gov.uk) and develop our aspirations further.About usIn April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK's newest council. Meaning the residents of Buckinghamshire will be now be served by a single, unitary council. Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country.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 frameworkPromote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independencePromote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignityProvides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practiceRespond to people's needs in a timely mannerFocus on improving people's well-beingGive people greater choice and control over the care that they receiveTake account of people's risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that riskSupport people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purseProvide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carersAbout youNaturally, you will be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach where you think outside of the box and enable people to 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 our 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 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramOther informationInterviews will take place Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.Both full time and part time hours will be considered. Please specify in your application whether you are looking for a full-time or part-time position.It is a legal requirement that anyone working in a Care Quality Commission-registered care home in England must have two Covid-19 vaccine doses, unless they have a medical exemption. This legislation can be accessed in full via the following link: Making vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes: government response - GOV.UK. The only permitted reason for not having the vaccination is by having a Medical Exemption, you would get this from your GP or Consultant. You are required to provide evidence of vaccination or medical exemption prior to starting work at the Council in the form of a letter, which can be obtained online - Get your NHS Covid pass letter.As a service, we're proud of the way we have adapted as we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of our colleagues and residents remains at the forefront of what we do, and we have used technology where it has been appropriate to undertake some functions such as staying in touch with your clients, partners, and colleagues. We want to retain the benefits of working in this way, as well as continuing face-to-face where it is appropriate to do so. As a result of this, we would welcome applications from a wider geographical basis.You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found at GOV.UKBuckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adultsOur valuesWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.Having a diverse workforce that represents our residents across all levels of the organisations is something we can improve on. Promoting equality by recognising difference and the value it can bring to our organisation is an important part of our strength-based approach. We welcome applications from candidates who share our ethos and values around anti-discriminatory practice and strength in diversity.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 inclusive of Market Factor'Golden Hello' lump-sum payment of £2500 paid on successful completion of your probationary periodUp to 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) after more than 5 years' serviceAn attractive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)New Car Lease SchemeDevelopment opportunities in key areas of specific lead roles, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and to develop your practiceTravel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern RailwaysAccess to our corporate health and wellbeing services offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issuesDiscounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops, discounted gym memberships and much more :