Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Adults Ageing Well Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.
Location: Worksop
Team/Specialism: Community Assessment
Pay Rate: £16.63 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Months
Hours: Full-time
Why work with us?
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with social work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many social work friends you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Duties:
- Responsible for the assessment, support planning and review of complex individual needs and then initiate and co-ordinate a range of outcomes to meet them
- Maintain a more complex caseload including safeguarding at work
- Following appropriate training undertake assessments using a range of health and social care tools, for example, Best Interests Assessor, Decision Support Tool, Continuing Health Care Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty
- Responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required
- Provide professional detailed information, advice and support to service users and their carers
- Promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self directed support to ensure that service users can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties within their chosen living environment and meet their identified short and long term goals
- Identify community and other natural support resources, maximising individuals assets using benefits, preventative/universal services and other funding sources
- Monitor and review ongoing service provision ensuring all parties involved are fully co-ordinated
- Liaise and negotiate with local providers and support networks to deliver better outcomes
- Contribute to practice and service development including advising, mentoring and assisting less experienced staff - particularly in relation to tasks that may be undertaken to support the qualified and experienced role
- Organise and manage your workload independently under the supervision and guidance of the senior practitioner and/or team manager
Requirements of the Adults Ageing Well Social Worker:
- Have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties
- A social work qualification recognised by the GSCC
- Additional qualifications or training relevant to the service area e.g. British Sign Language, Deprivation of Liberty
- Registered with the GSCC or equivalent body and evidence of continuous professional development
- Post qualifying award or equivalent
- Detailed knowledge of community care services within health or social care
- Detailed knowledge of the legislation and policy in relation to adult community care services
- Detailed knowledge of current Adult Social Care and Health policy drivers e.g. Think Local Act Personal
- At least two years post qualification experience which clearly evidences the ability to undertake social work tasks and responsibilities within complex and demanding situations where elements of risk will be present
- Experience of operating as part of a team and assisting others in their work
- Experience of independently managing workload and prioritising demands and tasks to meet objectives effectively
- Experience of keeping detailed records and constructing reports or formal letter/submissions
- Experience of working with members of the public who require support with complex issues
- Demonstrable experience of using information technology in a range of applications
- Experience of negotiating with representatives of partner agencies to achieve objectives
Contact:
This Adults Ageing Well Social Worker job is advertised by Nathan Rowe. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments 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.
Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
