Advanced Practitioner Adults

Job Description

Advanced Practitioner (Adults)Salary ; £37,890 - £41,881Appointment; Full TimeJob Term; PermanentLocation; DevonWe are excited to offer this new opportunity to further develop our practice focused career pathway for Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.Here in Devon, we are passionate about developing people and committed to achieving excellence in practice, based on what matters to people.The role of the Advanced Practitioner is key to driving best practice and supporting our teams to deliver the best outcomesalongside people.Join us to progress your career, have a voice, enjoy autonomy and a platform to share your knowledge and experience with others to inspire, encourage, and lead professional practice.Be recognised. Be valued. Be heard... and be celebrated.Weare committed to ensuring a person-centred culture, putting people at the forefront of what we do. Both as a local authority, and as an employer, we adopt a forward-thinking, proactive approach to continuously shaping and delivering innovative professionalpractice and workforce solutions. We are passionate about championing and promoting better ways of working for our people, those who we support and our communities across Devon.About YouAre you an experienced Social Worker or Occupational Therapist lookingfor the next exciting step in your career Do you want to be a part of an organisation that is committed to investing in people, and investing in practiceIf you answered yes and have the following experience, we want to hear from you: Passionate about promotingindependence, health and wellbeing and rights for the people of Devon. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adopting a person-centred approach to practice Substantial post-qualifying experience as a registered practitioner in either Social Workor Occupational Therapy In-depth knowledge of professional practice, working theories and models, embedding these into practice and evaluating effectiveness Solid understanding of the regulatory and inspection framework within which services operate Demonstrableexperience of leading improvement and challenging the quality of practice within the application of the expected standards Experience of coaching and mentoring professional colleaguesAbout the RoleWe have the following opportunities to be an Advanced Practitionerin Devon: 1 Advanced Social Worker (North - Braunton, Lynmouth/Lynton, Ilfracombe and South Molton based team) 1 Advanced Social Worker (South and West - Newton Abbot based team) 1 Advanced Social Worker (Eastern - Exeter based Team) 1 Advanced OccupationalTherapist (Based in the Exeter, East and Mid Devon Areas)Delivering services, based on what matters most to people, is at the very heart of what we do. Committed to championing high standards of professional practice both within the team and across the county,you will be: Providing professional leadership and supervision/appraisal of staff Working alongside the Team Manager, staff, and wider colleagues to contribute towards the delivery of a consistent, effective, and efficient service Ability to provide advanceddecision making, problem solving and advice to the Social Care workforce in relation to practice issues. Supporting the Team Manager with day-to-day practice related operational duties Providing a lead practitioner role within the team, supporting the developmentof solid evidenced based practiceJoin Us and Experience... Being part of a progressive, forward-thinking team where you will be encouraged to share input, insight, and knowledge A commitment to your continuous professional development, carving out a careerpath that meets your individual aspirations and goals Options for flexible working, wellbeing schemes and a person-centred, inclusive workplace culture A beautiful place to live and work that has a little bit of everything - incredible beaches, pretty villages,vibrant cities and the most scenic coast and countryside in the UKInvesting in People & PracticeOur core values underpin organisational culture and vision, which we embed into authentic, committed, and inspirational management and leadership. Our progressionand development routes are designed to help you shape a career path that suits your individual goals. We will be here to support you every step of the way in your continued professional development.Heres a few more reasons why our people enjoy working withus: I like how autonomous you can be. It reinforces the integrity of the profession. I feel trusted by the organisation. I have felt consistently supported. Join us and make a difference where it matters most.To further information on these roles pleasecontact: For the Advanced Social Worker roles - Tina Ramage, Principal Social Worker on .uk or For the Advanced Occupational Therapist role - Carolyne Hague, Principal Occupational Therapist on .uk or Interviews are due to take place on the following days:23rd March 2022 - Advanced Occupational Therapist 24th & 25th March 2022 - Advanced Social Worker Please indicate in your application form which role you wish to be considered for. To view the job descriptions and to apply, click here.Closing date: 6th March2022