Vacancies

Principal Social Worker

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

About the role

In the absence of the team manager, and within a scheme of delegation, to take summary decisions to ensure effective running of the team and use of resources.

To contribute to the monitoring of the budget in accordance with the service policies and procedures and complying with all financial regulations.

To develop, implement and maintain effective performance management and quality assurance systems and to use the information to ensure continuous improvement in delivery of services.

To contribute to the recruitment and induction of staff.

To contribute to the development and delivery of the team service plan.

To directly support Social Worker, Senior Assessment and Enablement Workers and other support staff and to ensure through training, development and appraisal programmes that they can maintain professional standards and deliver an effective service to customers, carers and other agencies.

To implement mobile working in line with West Northamptonshire Council policies.

To commit to and develop effective partnership working with specified agencies and organisations.

To assume the role of lead practitioner in certain situations of specific complexity or of a particular specialist nature.

Main Accountabilities

To ensure the implementation of electronic data systems to effectively manage information on staff and customers.

Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.

Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

What will you be doing?

Adult Social Care is on an exciting journey of transformation. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide Adult Social Care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do.

This role will be in Community Hub 2 (Northampton) which is currently based at The Drayton Centre, Community Hub 2 work with Adults who live in the NN2 & NN5 postcode area. In this role, you would be expected to support the team members to complete required works, complete all line management responsibilities and manage the teams workflow effectively, whilst being mindful of budget requirements.

For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: louise.gardner@westnorthants.gov.uk

About you

• You are a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England or hold a relevant qualification in Health or Social Care. Or have experience or an interest in leadership, and influencing practice across the team

• You have experience of working with people with varying needs and are passionate about identifying their strengths and supporting them to achieve their outcomes.

You will be required to drive and have transport.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
Cycle to work scheme.
Generous relocation allowance of up to 25% of starting salary or £8,000 (whichever is the lesser, T&Cs apply).
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
Car Lease scheme
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

About us

We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.