Job Description

Main area

Advanced Practitioner

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-AAD0087

Site

The Stein Centre

Town

Wirral

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

01/08/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner in the Early Onset Dementia service. The team provides a case management service to people with complex needs associated with a cognitive disorder As an Advanced Practitioner you must be a qualified social worker with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.



You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in complex situations, adult safeguarding and a good understanding of the MCA and making best interest decisions. The role is a pivotal one in the team in terms of both carrying a small caseload of complex cases but also carrying out some management tasks in the team. You must be able to support colleagues with their work and deputise for the team manager as required. This is through formal supervision as well as mentoring others such as students, apprentices and ASYEs and you will be part of the wider management team of the care group . Experience of mentoring or supervising others is useful but what is equally important is an approach that inspires and supports others.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out a range of statutory social work functions such as assessments, reviews, complex safeguarding enquiries and tasks associated with the Mental Health Act. You will support colleagues with chairing meetings, attending court, as well as carrying out formal supervision. Our APs also support our newly qualified staff through their first year of assisted practice. There is scope for APs to be involved in project work and areas of research that are of interest to them.



Our social work teams are part of CWP NHS Foundation Trust and as such enjoy all the benefits of working for the NHS whilst maintaining close links with the Local Authority. There is a wide range of training on offer from both organisations and a clear progression framework for our social work staff. All staff have regular reflective supervision and appraisals, and a training programme developed for their individual needs. As an AP you will be able to access the NHS Leadership Academy to further your skills and knowledge on a range of management and leaderships areas of practice. We also have close links with academic organisations in our area and offer opportunities for further academic study and research.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.



We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.



Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.



As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.



We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.



At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.



If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'



Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent level of professional qualification in Occupational Therapy Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses Required to undertake the practice educator award

Desirable criteria

Recognised management qualification #

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of either the College of Social Work or Occupational Health and Families and Wellbeing Directorate Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Children and Families: Children Act 1989, 2004; Children and families Act 2014; Leaving care Act 2000; Carers (Recognition of Services) Act 1995; Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA); Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements Working in a multi-agency team Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals Able to demonstrate organisational skills Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background. Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/ carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies Sound assessment and interviewing skills In depth knowledge of legislation ranging from vulnerable children, adults, mental health and capacity to assorted legislation on housing and criminal evidence Up to date knowledge and understanding of government legislation relating to safeguarding Understanding of legislation relating to mental capacity and associated issues Ability to communicate well using a variety of methods depending on the situation Ability to work effectively in partnership Ability to supervise, support and mentor staff Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload and time. Understanding of equal opportunities in relation to people who use services

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with carers and families Experience of working in a Local Authority setting Experience of supervising others Experience of chairing meetings Experience of delivering training Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity Substantial post -qualification experience of working with children and/or adults in a statutory health or social care setting Experience of joint working Experience of undertaking safeguarding investigations, assessing and managing risk and planning appropriate interventions Experience of involving people who use services and carers in consultation and partnership
Applicant requirements


You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Angela Halsey

Job title

Manager Early Onset Dementia Service

Email address

angela.halsey1@nhs.net

Telephone number

07823536290

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100