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Position reference:50110383Directorate:Place Health & Adult Social Care |Service:Adult Social Care & HealthSalary:£45,718 - £48,710 Plus laptopWorking Arrangements:Flexible inc. Agile WorkingHours per week:37Contract type:PermanentWe are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch. Closing date:21/03/2025 at 23:59This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check. If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please . When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances for those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority. At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Adult Social Care & Health team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities. About The PostBarnsley Adult Social Care is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Advanced Practitioner. In this role, you will work alongside the team manager to support a team of staff who assist adults aged 18 and over. The team handles enquiries related to adult social care, provides guidance and signposting when necessary, and considers concerns under the Making Safeguarding Personal initiative to determine if a s42 enquiry is needed. The role also entails partnership working with different agencies including South Yorkshire Police. What You’ll NeedKey skills include: Supporting a team Making complex decisions Carrying out reflective supervision Collaborating with other practitioners and team managers Change management Working at an advanced social work level or in an advanced practitioner role Ensuring prompt decision-making Demonstrating leadership skills and knowledge of adult social care Managing attendance, recruitment, and coaching Knowledge Requirements IncludeLegal frameworks guiding adult social care work Discharge to Assess procedures The Care Act 2014 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 DoLS/LPS regulations The role requires applying legislation accurately and providing correct advice. It also involves a multi-disciplinary approach, considering integrated care systems and collaborating with reablement teams, mental health services, locality teams, hospitals, and the D2a process. A Lot To Look Forward ToAs part of the team working towards making Barnsley a place of possibilities, there is a focus on helping employees reach their potential through development processes. The organisation has achieved IIP Gold status, indicating a commitment to inspiring and rewarding careers. Apply NowApply now to pursue your ambitions while contributing to the community's future. Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Advanced Social Work Practitioner Job Profile.pdf Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf Help with your application form. Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs will not be accepted. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.#J-18808-Ljbffr