If appointed, you will be working as a Social Work Apprentice within Children's services under the supervision of an appropriately graded Social Worker whilst completing a 3 and half year Social Work apprenticeship.
Job Description:
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:
The Apprenticeship course is run by the Open University, please see link on the Devon Jobs advert which gives you an overview of the programme to enable you to make an informed decision on whether this is the right programme for you
Training Outcome:
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
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 : Full-time, 37 hours per week / part time, 30 hours per week.
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
