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 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: Liverpool (city wide). This is a hybrid role.
Team/Specialism: Adults Community Mental Health
Pay Rate: £43.78 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:
- Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation
- Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection
- Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this
- Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations
- Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required
- Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults’ policy and procedures
- Make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies
- Plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies
- Ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes
- Maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Dip SW, BA or MA Social Work or equivalent / or due to receive qualification within next 5 months following application
- Social Work England registered or due to receive registration within the next 5 months following application
- Significant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK
- Willing to undertake a DBS check
- Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement
- Applied knowledge of Community Care Legislation and subsequent guidance, including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983
- Experience of completing assessments and support plans and generating these through information technology
- Experience of providing assessment and care management services to a multi- cultural population
- Experience of applying financial consideration to own activities, monitoring expenditure through reviewing individual needs and ensuring true value for money is delivered
- Ability to research, cascade and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively; and use to inform professional decision making
- Ability to demonstrate skill in undertaking asset/strengths-based approach to assessment and an outcome focused approach to support planning in partnership with service users/carers
- Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and to prioritise and manage fluctuating caseloads/service demands producing work to a high standard within timescales
- Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with adults with care and support needs and their families/carers/advocates and other agencies involved in their care
- Ability to recognise and promote safety, health, wellbeing and emotional resilience for both self and colleagues
- Ability to work within professional and ethical standards including Social Work England Professional Standards and undertake Continuous Professional Development and record accordingly to reflect on practice and maintain registration
- Full UK Driving Licence
Contact:
This 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!
