Job Introduction
In Adult Services, we are really excited to be extending our Social Work apprenticeship offer over the next 2 years, with an aim of recruiting 20 apprentices between 2023-2024 to Social Work courses. In order for that vision to be a success, we recognise that we need to invest in high quality practice education for our learners.
Are you a Practice Educator qualified to PEPs 2 who is passionate and motivated about supporting people to relate theory to practice? We are looking to recruit a full-time Practice Educator to support with the delivery of our new learning offer. If you are looking for something different and are keen to be part of our innovation then we want to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Poppy Tomalin, Principal Social Worker, Adult Services: poppy.tomalin@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Main Responsibility
- To support Social Work students, Apprentices and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW’s) through their placements and Approved and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) respectively.
- To plan and deliver effective supervision based around the needs of learners, including applying theory to practice and critical reflection.
- Use the supervision of learners to oversee the approach used to work with people using our services, who might be experiencing adverse and risky situations which are multi-faceted.
- To work with the Learning and Development Lead, Principal Social Workers and Social Work Practice Lead regarding the delivery of high-quality practice education.
- To be a key liaison with Higher Educational Institutes and Colleges.
- To support in the resolution of any concerns or disputes that place a learner’s education in jeopardy.
The Ideal Candidate
- Social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent)
- Social Work England Registration.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and experience of an Experienced Social Worker, in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework i.e experience of managing a complex case load.
- Practice Education Certificate- PEPS 2 or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD in line with SWE professional standards and PEPS 2.
- Spoken English Duty Requirement - The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.
- Ability to travel to meet service delivery requirements.
- Available to undertake work outside of normal working hours on occasion.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years. (From April 2023 this will increase to 28, and 32 days after 5 years)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
