Social Work Apprenticeship (Adults)

If appointed, you will be working as a Social Work Apprentice within our Peripatetic Team under the supervision of an appropriately graded Social Worker whilst completing a 3 year Social Work apprenticeship.

Main duties include:

Manage and monitor a workload of cases as directed Organise work activities taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities; while ensuring statutory responsibilities are undertaken. This will involve contributing to the assessment of children or adults at risk Social Work Apprentice to be allocated work as required to role by Team Manager Social Work Apprentice must have protected time and be released to undertake practice learning, study time and any other programme requirements Social Work Apprentices employed by Devon County Council will be required to demonstrate the standards of proficiency, conduct and CPD as required by Social Work England To provide targeted support to people with complex needs: apply skilled interventions either as a response to crisis or as part of longer-term work To support a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults/children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines, directorate policies, standards and guidelines To support the assessment of need, plan and deliver focused intervention and support to promote positive outcomes and protect adults at risk Work with users of social work services and their families with complex needs/situations where statutory intervention is required, under the guidance of a social worker Use evidence-based knowledge and tools in work with people. Build honest and productive relationships with colleagues, adults / children and their families All work performed and duties undertaken must be carried out in accordance with relevant County Council and Departmental policies and procedures, within legislation, and with regard to the needs of our customers and the diverse community we serve

Training:

Social Worker (integrated degree) Apprenticeship Standard:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work (England), which will enable you to apply for registration as a Social Worker with the regulatory body, Social Work England

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

Social Work England for Registered Social Worker

Training Outcome:
Thereafter you will be supported to apply for progression to a Newly Qualified Social Worker role

Employer Description:
At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.

Working Hours :
Flexible working opportunities available, including home working. However. this will be subject to the needs of the role. Typically you would be working Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Working with Autonomy,Working with Children/Families,Time Management,Assertiveness,Resilience,Responsible,Committed,Empathetic