Social Worker

My Social Work News; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Experienced Social Worker in Swindon to join the Learning Disability Team. The role involves conducting assessments, managing risks, and collaborating with health and police departments. Candidates must possess a Social Work Qualification and knowledge of relevant legislation. The position offers a salary of up to £47,420 per annum, presenting a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a difference in individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• A qualification in social work is required.
• Understanding of relevant UK legislation is necessary.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop support plans.
• Maintain accurate records according to targets.
• Advise and support colleagues on legal requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective service.
• Write reports and present evidence for court hearings.
• Support adults with care needs and their families.
• Identify and assess risks when working with families.

Skills

Ability to conduct assessments

Knowledge of legislation

Communication skills

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Experienced Social Worker within the Learning Disability Team to work full time based in Swindon.

The salary for this permanent Experienced Social Worker job is up to £47,420 per annum.

• To undertake complex person-centred assessments (including assessment of mental capacity where appropriate) with individuals and to plan for the provision of support and/or services with individuals in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible.
• To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and Supervisor.
• To have advanced skills and knowledge in assessment, support planning and the management of risks for individuals and be able to apply Council policy and support individuals to manage risk appropriately.
• To advise, guide and support colleagues to meet legal, procedure and practice requirements.
• To represent the council in multi-disciplinary working with health, police and other colleagues, working collaboratively to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support decision making processes.
• To write reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court, including court of protection and high court.
• To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with a positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.
• To take the lead in organising and conducting peer group developmental sessions within the team and across teams as required.
• To provide statutory support to adults with care and support needs and their carers/families, which includes information and advice, assessment, support planning and safeguarding.
• When working with families recognise monitor and assess risk. To ensure information about risk is escalated to managers in a timely manner.

Requirements of this role:

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact:

This Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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