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.