Practice Educator (FTC)

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Job description

Job Title: Practice Educator (FTC)Reporting to: Head of Student and Therapeutic PracticeContract: 1-year Fixed Term Contract, Full TimeInterview date: To be confirmedAbout the Service/Department:The Social Work Practice Educator role sits within the Integrated Student Team, Social Work Department. The role is to assess Social Work degree students (MA and BA / BSc (Hons) who are on placement with Hestia in line with professional standards of Social Work education. The person will be part of the team which provides a training, learning and development function for opportunities for Hestia staff, students on placement and apprentices.The post will also ensure all SW Student placements are designed and delivered within the framework agreed by stakeholders including Social Work England, partner Universities, students, Hestia's local managers, service users, staff and volunteers.About the roleTo work with a cohort of student social workers on placement to assess and develop them in line with the requirements of Social Work England and Hestia.Some other main responsibilities of the role include:Work with local service Managers to negotiate and establish student placements in Hestia's projects, responding appropriately to service user and organisational needsEnsure all SW Student placements are designed and delivered within the framework agreed by stakeholders including Social Work England, Universities, students, Hestia's local managers, service users, staff and volunteersTo liaise on a regular basis with Hestia's Operational Managers, attending team meetings when appropriateAbout youQualified and registered Social Worker with a current PEPS 1&2 or equivalent.Excellent written/verbal communication skillsIT skills including Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and web-based systemsScheduling and coordinating skillsAbility to negotiate outcomes for placements, with multiple partnersUnderstanding of relevant statutory legislation and its application in voluntary sector provisionPlease see the attached documents for the full job description and more information about Hestia.What Hestia offersHoliday allowance of 25days/195hours per annum plus 8days/62.4hours public holidays (pro rata)Company PensionLearning and Development Opportunities (including career progression opportunities across our services and departments, a full 9 month induction providing an understanding of The Hestia Approach and all Hestia's practices and policies to support your career in Hestia and if applicable, a foundation knowledge to attain a Skills for Care Certificate)Hestia Rewards exclusive membership (Hestia Rewards is our staff wellbeing and benefits scheme which provides access to fantastic retail discounts, gym membership discounts, recognise a colleague eCards etc.)Access to a range of health and wellbeing support tools including our Employee Assistance Programme, Flexible working (including holiday trading and TOIL) and some roles include Clinical SupervisionOther benefits such as Eye care vouchers, Travel/Season Ticket Loans and Cycle to work scheme (with up to 40% savings on a new bike).If applicable to the role, Hestia will also support you on joining our existing ASYE (Assisted and Supported Year in Employment) programme if you are interested and fit the criteria.About HestiaHestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.Please noteIf offered a role with Hestia, you will be issued a conditional offer based on satisfactory references and an Enhanced disclosure/DBS check.As provided for by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the "HSC Act"), all staff who work at or attend CQC registered care homes are required to be vaccinated against Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with an authorised vaccine as defined by the HSC Act (unless otherwise exempt) i.e. If your normal place of work will fall within the scope of this legislation OR You may be required to work from or attend a location which falls within the scope of this legislation from time to time in line with operational requirements.This job description is subject to change depending on the needs of the service/department.We recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience as we screen applications as they are received as well as interview and appoint suitable candidates on this basis (regardless of the closing date). We may also contact unsuccessful applicants regarding other suitable opportunities within Hestia.How to applyPlease click apply at the top of the vacancy page to begin your application.