Senior Practitioner Social Worker (Adult Services) - EAL10683

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £24.24 - £27.07

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 09:00-17:00
Friday, 09:00-16:00
Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Practitioner interested in the challenges of working in our Hospital Discharge Team and who can bring their knowledge, skills and experience.  The team is based within East Lothian Community Hospital and works closely with NHS colleagues.

The role of the team is to assess adults in hospital who may require to move into a care home or support on discharge home  and also provides a review and adult protection service to adults living in care homes.  The Senior Practitioner acts as a line manager within the team, overseeing the work of Social Workers and CCWs and providing supervision and support. Ideally , we are looking for someone with experience of working in hospital and community settings with a sound knowledge of self-diected support and resources available to support people in their own homes

East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership are committed to ensuring that we meet the needs of service users effectively and appropriately.  This post is critical in supporting the Partnership to fulfil essential statutory functions in relation to their work with clients, carers and families.

East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership serves a diverse, semi-rural community of around 100,000 people. Excellent road and rail links make us easily accessible.  However due to the rural location it is essential that post holders have a driving license.

If you wish to discuss this post please contact the Team Manager Alison Vikis on .

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To provide an advanced level of practice that ensures appropriate services are provided to meet client needs within the department’s statutory obligations and departmental policies and procedures.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Education/Qualifications
Essential: Approved qualification in Social Work.
Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Those with international Social Work qualifications should not apply unless they are fully registered with the SSSC.
Desirable: Post qualifying award

Driving Licence
Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability).

PVG/Disclosure Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call , or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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