We're excited to offer this opportunity within the Corporate Parenting Service. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills while utilizing your existing knowledge and willingness to learn.
As part of our highly skilled team, you'll be supported every step of the way and made to feel welcome from day one. We provide a range of training, learning, and development opportunities, and we encourage you to share your knowledge and expertise with colleagues while also learning from them.
Our team is committed to innovative and ambitious practice, recognizing that our work is dynamic and constantly evolving. As such, you'll be encouraged to be creative and forward-thinking in your approach, with the understanding that we are all working together to achieve common goals and promote inclusivity.
Your voice will always be heard and valued within our team, as we work collaboratively to transform the way we work, our service offering, and ultimately, the lives of children and families who are at the heart of our work. Your contribution to this important work is crucial, and we look forward to having you join us as we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community.
We're thrilled to invite you to join the Corporate Parenting Service team during this exciting period of growth and development. As we work towards expanding our offerings for children and care-experienced young people, our Advanced Practitioners will play a key role in shaping our vision and delivering on our commitment to achieve aspirational outcomes for those in our care.
As an Advanced Practitioner within Corporate Parenting, you'll be a valued member of our management team, responsible for providing leadership and support to personal advisors, as well as managing all aspects of their day-to-day work. This includes providing personal and professional supervision, approving Pathway Plans and SRFs for finances, and managing any other qualified staff within the service area, including student social workers and support workers.
In addition to these responsibilities, Advanced Practitioners will also have the opportunity to deputise for the team manager as required, providing further opportunities for career growth and development. Join us today and help make a difference in the lives of children and care-experienced young people.
As a successful candidate, you will have a proven track record in practice leadership, gained either as a qualified and experienced PSW, Advanced Practitioner, or in a higher role. You will be known for your innovative and creative thinking, with a passion for exploring new models of working to achieve better outcomes for service users. Your high level of motivation and ability to build strong relationships will be critical to your success in delivering the best possible outcomes for vulnerable people.
You share our deep commitment to achieving positive outcomes for both children and adults through inclusive and innovative practice and have a proven track record of working collaboratively with colleagues across the council and beyond. You are excited to continuously learn and develop new skills and are eager to apply your analytical abilities to new areas of work.
In addition, your excellent writing skills will enable you to produce high-quality reports and updates, as and when required. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in need, we encourage you to apply today.
On joining our Children’s Social Care team, you’ll be welcomed and made to feel ‘at home’, benefitting from the right tools, skills, and resources. From day one you’ll meet with colleagues across the council who will provide expert guidance and support to succeed and develop your career at Hillingdon - giving you that ‘Hillingdon feeling’.
Our commitment to continuous improvement is also reflected in our dedication to lead, coach, and invest into our people. Whether you’re just about to embark on a career within social care, or aspire to progress into senior roles, we offer clear development pathways to help you achieve your career ambitions.
With access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities (PAMs, AIMs, CGP2, etc.), every day is a ‘learning day’. Partnering with local Universities to offer the ‘Practice Educators programme’ we’re keen to not only enhance the quality of our social care provision, but also supercharge your career!
In addition to a comprehensive career development plan, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Local government average salary pension scheme
From 26 to 34 days annual leave (rising to 37, dependant on length of service)
Free on-site parking when working at our civic centre offices
Career breaks
Hybrid working and flexible working hours
Season ticket loan
Access to a credit union
Access to a wide range of trainings, courses, and other types of professional development
Discount on a variety of adult education courses run by the council
Payment of professional fees where these are required
Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
Cycle purchase scheme
Car sharing scheme
30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses
If you'd like to arrange an informal chat about this role, please send us an email to recruitment@hillingdon.gov.uk, highlighting your name, contact details, and the name of this role.