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 over 600+ 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: Bury
Team/Specialism: Adults Hospital Discharge
Pay Rate: £30 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Months
Hours: Full-time. 37 hours per week. The nature of this post is not always predictable and will require the post holder to work flexibly and outside of normal working hours to meet unplanned service requirements. Weekend working on rota and additional bank holiday work may be required.
Why work with us?
- Personalized Support: At Sanctuary Personnel, we believe in building strong relationships. Connect with us and benefit from your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience in recruiting social work roles in both the public and private sectors. We provide tailored guidance to ensure your success.
- Exclusive Benefits: Join us and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits that enhance your professional journey. We offer a fully online and paperless registration service, free DBS and compliance service, and access to paid mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable). Additionally, we provide exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working options, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable), and extensive equipment provided.
- Career Development: We prioritize your growth and revalidation/registration renewal based on your length of service. We also offer a £250 refer-a-friend bonus once your referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped - T&Cs apply) and a find your own job bonus of £250 for bringing your own position to us. Access our online career's hub for further development opportunities.
- Smooth Payroll Process: Enjoy the convenience of daily payroll and our reliable in-house payroll system. We ensure timely and hassle-free payments, so you can focus on making a difference.
Duties:
- Work in accordance with the SW Code of Practice
- Maintain registration and compliance with the appropriate body for Professional Registration
- Participate in all team arrangements for effectively managing the workflow
- Provide a professional Social Work services to Adults customers across Adult Operations and/or Mental Health Services as required
- Promote customers in maintaining choice and control of their lives
- Manage a complex caseload, demonstrate expert and effective social work practice, assess and manage high levels of risk whilst striking a balance between support and control in order to protect people from harm
- Chair a range of meetings i.e. Best Interests and Discharge Planning, offer expert support to case conferences, and produce high quality assessments and reports
- Model good social work practice and start to take responsibility for the practice of others, mentoring newly qualified social workers and providing support and guidance to junior staff with management oversight
- Have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm
- Work in an anti-discriminatory manner which promotes dignity and respect to customers and key stakeholders
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification (SW degree, DipSW, CQS,CSS or equivalent)
- Registration with or application to register with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Possession of a post qualifying award (AMHP, ASYE etc)
- Ability to travel inside and outside the Borough, on occasion transporting customers or colleagues as required in accordance with corporate car user policy for which expenses will be payable in accordance with the conditions of service
- Satisfactory DBS disclosure at the enhanced level to be renewed in line with the authority’s timescales
- Be able to demonstrate meeting the required PCF and KSS competencies for this level of SW post
- Ability and experience to support and assess under hospital discharge policy and major incidents
- Understanding of health and social care legislation, guidance and policy
- An understanding of the social care issues affecting adults (health, mental health, ageing process, carers issues etc)
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form to a range of different audiences
- Ability to liaise effectively with relevant individuals, e.g., families, carers and working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to maintain accurate records and use IT systems
- Commitment to continuous self development, and positive professional attitude to change
- Knowledge of community resources
- Experience of writing reports and ability to analyse relevant factual information
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, apply critical reflection and analysis prior to action planning
- Ability and experience to take a lead on behalf of the Local Authority in safeguarding adults procedures
- Ability and experience in to take the lead on behalf of the Local Authority and represent the clients best interest in Continuing Health Care meetings
- Hold or undertake Practice Educator training to stage 2 and act as Practice Educator to students on placement every 2 years
- Hold or work towards Best Interest Assessor award where appropriate
- Hold or work towards the AMHP award where appropriate
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!
