Frontline - Advanced Practitioner

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is a partner with Frontline which involved us having 2 Frontline Student Hubs in our organisation.

We are looking to recruit to one of the Consult Social Worker roles within these hubs to oversee our Northampton based unit. (In Northamptonshire these Roles are called our Frontline Consultant Social Workers)

What is Frontline?

Frontline is an intensive social work qualifying programme which offers people the opportunity to train on the job as child protection social workers. Participants on the programme work in units of four, which are managed by a Consultant Social Worker.

Find out more and apply: Please use the following link to apply https://thefrontline.tfaforms.net/4767892
Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

• You are positive, solution-focused and flexible person with a passion for developing others


• You have experience in supervising others


• Have PEP 2 qualification or be willing to undertake this qualification


• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of the PCF's and KSS


• Have experience in Children's safeguarding practice and knowledge of relevant legislation


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively
  
  Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.
  
  We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:


• 2 Day Induction Programme


• 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues)


• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities


• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits


• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions


• Local government Pension Scheme


• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme


• Employee Discount Scheme


• 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service


• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Monthly quality supervision


• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues), An exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners to remain in practice whilst also taking on a management and teaching role


• Access to a high-quality training programme and the opportunity to work towards a Foundation level in Systemic Practice


• Access to 1:1 coaching and mentoring from a Practice Tutor


• Be part of a national network of CSW's contributing to innovations in practice and broader social work reforms


• After completing one year in the role you will become part of the Frontline Fellowship


• Practice Educator Training (if you don't already have this qualification)