SSAFA

SSAFA – Advanced Practitioner – East Region

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***

Circa £30,000
37.5 hours per week
RAF Coningsby

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Advanced Practitioner in the Personal Support and Social Work Service Eastern Region at SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Social Worker to join our team and contribute to further development of the service.

Our Personal Support & Social Work Service (PS&SWS) RAF aims to provide a professional confidential and comprehensive range of Social Work and Welfare support services to the RAF Community within the UK.

You will have the opportunity to build on and develop your existing skills as an Advanced Practitioner in the Personal Support & Social work service. You will work closely with Station Commanding Officers and their Community Support staff, as well as Local Authorities, Health and other civilian agencies in relation to providing Welfare support to all RAF personnel, their immediate family and dependents.

Our PS&SWS aims to provide a professional, confidential and comprehensive range of Social Work and Welfare support services to the RAF and other entitled personnel and their families at home and abroad.

Requirements

To carry out this role successfully you will have a Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent), and be registered with the HCPC or equivalent. You will also have demonstrable post-qualification experience of working within a statutory Adult and/or Children and Families setting and working knowledge of adoption and court related work. The ability to illustrate evidence of post qualification training/development is also essential, as well as good communication, organisational and IT skills. You must be prepared to travel within your course of work. A full driving licence is essential.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

For further information

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Social Work Regional Manager East, Stephen Stachini on 01760 337261 ext. 6577or 07557152603 for an informal discussion.

To apply, visit SSAFA’s website

Closing date: Midnight on 25th April 2017

Interviews: 11th May at RAF Coningsby. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the selection process.

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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