Job summary
SOCIAL WORK APPRENTICESHIP
- Do you aspire to be a Social Worker?
- BDCFT is pleased to announce that we will be running the Social Work Apprenticeship Programme. We are supporting up to 5 practitioners to join the Social Work Apprenticeships degree course in 2023. There are 3 posts based in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team and 2 posts in the Community Mental Health Team.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You must have GCSE Grade C (or above) in Maths & English - or an equivalent qualification. You will need to provide certificates during the application process.
The interview process will be conducted jointly with Sheffield Hallam University and BDCFT
Apprenticeship standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/social-worker-integrated-degree-v1-0
Sheffield Hallam University course link with eligibility/entry requirements
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/health-and-social-care/social-worker
Depending upon the number of applicants we may need to invite you to an assessment day which will take place on the 7th December.
Interviews will take place on 15th and 16th December 2022.
Main duties of the job
This programme is delivered via an accredited academic programme provider and Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
The post holder will have an apprenticeship agreement approved by both BDCFT and the chosen academic provider. The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Registered Social Worker through successful completion of the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme.
The degree apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work- based learning through close collaboration between employers and the education providers. The apprentice will be based as an employee within Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. They will experience working in alternative settings which will include an Adult placement in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and a Child and Family placement in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in order to fulfil all the requirements of the programme to meet the requirements for entry onto the Social Work England professional register as a Registered Social Worker.
The Social Work Apprentice is supported by an academic mentor and Practice Educator when on placement. At the end of the programme the apprentice will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Social Worker and will work to the nationally recognised British Association of Social Work (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Additional cost of living payments for bands 1 - 7
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. .
- Qualification in level 3 academic study (A level/BTEC/diploma/NVQ related subject or equivalent subject to approval of the university .
- Experience and prior learning will also be reviewed/considered
Desirable
- Certificate in Health and Social Care, Psychology
Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development in relation to care services .
Desirable
- Evidence of work based learning or self- directed learning
Experience
Essential
- In dealing with the public
- In working as an effective team member
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to use a computer, accessing packages such as e-mail, databases, Word
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or other Social Care related experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Registered Social Work in the chosen field of practice
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to plan/organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Understanding the demands of the apprenticeship programme
Skills
Essential
- Able to work with colleagues in a way which is supportive, open and fair . Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. .
- Qualification in level 3 academic study (A level/BTEC/diploma/NVQ related subject or equivalent subject to approval of the university .
- Experience and prior learning will also be reviewed/considered
Desirable
- Certificate in Health and Social Care, Psychology
Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ongoing professional development in relation to care services .
Desirable
- Evidence of work based learning or self- directed learning
Experience
Essential
- In dealing with the public
- In working as an effective team member
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to use a computer, accessing packages such as e-mail, databases, Word
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or other Social Care related experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Registered Social Work in the chosen field of practice
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to plan/organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Understanding the demands of the apprenticeship programme
Skills
Essential
- Able to work with colleagues in a way which is supportive, open and fair . Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
