Lead Practitioner
We are delighted to offer this recruitment opportunity for a Lead Practitioner within the Learning Disability Service Transitions team. The post is full time and a permanent position.
The Lead Practitioner post is both an exciting and challenging role. For those who love fast paced and ‘make a difference’ work, this is the position for you. You will need to hold either a Social Work or Nurse qualification and be able to show your registration with SWE/NMC is in date. The nurse qualification does not need to be specific to Learning Disability.
About you
We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person for the role. The successful candidate will need the following skills/qualities.
- Be a strong and confident leader who is motivated, creative and dynamic
- Be able to manage a diverse staff team effectively and efficiently.
- Lead and develop your team to achieve continued outstanding results. You and your team must take pride and accountability for services provided.
- Ensure you promote and maintain a positive and healthy work culture and environment for our staff.
- Be dynamic in your thinking, have excellent problem-solving skills and the confidence to challenge decisions where needed.
- Work in a fast-paced and on occasions, high pressure environment with the ability to remain calm, supportive, and professional at all times, a positive role model for our service and Lincolnshire County Council.
- Ensure your team are working within the financial constraints of our service budget, arranging strength-based cost-effective packages of support
- Work in partnership with other agencies and stakeholders and where needed arrange and chair multi-disciplinary and best interest meetings
- Possess a Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legislation that underpins Adult Care.
- Safeguarding knowledge must be up to date, and you should be fully familiar with your own and team’s responsibilities.
- Put systems and processes in place to monitor and review your team are on track with their key performance indicators
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Be able to competently manage any HR issues
Our expectations are high, and we make no apologies for that. If this sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. CV's will not be taken into consideration.
About the Role
The Team work with young people with a learning disability eligible for adult care, aged between 18 and 25 whilst they are in education; commencing involvement from the age of 17 in supporting young people as they prepare for adulthood.
You will manage a team of qualified and unqualified Practitioners. Your team will have an allocated case load which includes complex and high-risk cases. Your team will carry out strength based Adult Needs Transition Assessments and Reviews, working with service users and their families/carers to maximise independence, assessing, and managing identified risks, taking into consideration any informal support provided.
We work in accordance with the Care Act 2014, we are creative to ensure needs are met. For example, support in the community, voluntary services, or use of equipment such as Telecare. We must ensure the public purse is managed wisely.
About the Team
The Transitions team take great pride in doing their job well and are passionate about providing the best support they can for the people who access our specialist service.
Our dedicated team consists of a Lead Practitioner, Qualified Practitioners (Nurses and Social Workers) and Community Care Officers. Our Practitioners possess a wealth of knowledge and skills, they are supportive and nurturing with each member bringing their own skills/qualities and uniqueness to the team.
The Transitions team are County wide based and so the post base is negotiable, in line with the bases across the County.
About our Offer
We celebrate our Teams achievements and share our experiences. It is important that Practitioners feel appreciated and supported – our staff are our most valued asset. We provide 1-1 meetings and regular team meetings.
Along with a competitive salary we offer.
- A Contributory pension
- Reimbursement for professional registration fees where needed for the role
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career progression opportunities including Practice Educator/AMP and management training where appropriate
- Flexible working policies
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A generous annual leave entitlement
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Sara Apps, General Manager, Learning Disability Service at sara.apps@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Interviews will be held 18/12/2024.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.