Social Worker

Location Langley Burrell Without
Job type Contract
Salary £34.40 - 34.40 per hour
Reference 158076

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and award-winning recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work full-time based in Chippenham.

The pay rate for this locum Social Worker role is £34.40 per hour (Assignment rate) and is a 3-month contract.

Duties:

  • Carry out the statutory duties and responsibilities within relevant legislation as prescribed by the Team / Line Manager

  • Undertake risk assessments for vulnerable adults and to be responsible for action in situations where service users liberty or safety is at stake according to agreed Trust policies.

  • Concentrate, as required by organisational needs, on specific areas of work and specialised of service user groups (eg. Mental Health, Learning Difficulties, Sensory Impairment, Drugs, Alcohol and Asylum Seekers).

  • Contribute to the development and supervision of other social workers and to undertake student supervision, depending on the level of experience and position on career progression schemes.

  • Concentrate on specific areas of project work requiring more developed skills.

  • Provide / enter accurate information into computer-based information systems and ensure that records/information are accurate, up to date, secure and maintained, using IT in accordance with agreed data - entry system wherever appropriate, and the Data Protection Act.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Diploma in Social Worker or (relevant) HcPC Approved qualification.

  • Evidence of recent training as a commitment to personal and professional development.

  • To be able to demonstrate being an Experienced Social Worker as defined by the “Forensic Mental Health Social Work: Capabilities Framework”.  Or to attain that level within 12 months of being in post, in line with process agreed with The Head of Social Work in AWP.

  • Post Qualifying Award or a commitment to registering for a Post Qualifying Award.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll

  • Free DBS and compliance service

  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies

  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge

  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place after 100 hours of work has been completed

  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us

  • Clinical governance support with a specialist safeguarding team

  • In-house payroll system

  • Free digital copy of the Social Work News Magazine

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Connor Knight-Robey; 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.