Social Worker - Adults Locality Team

Location Bromley
Job type Contract
Salary £32 per hour
Consultant Ashley McSheen
Call +44 7361 589695
Reference 209858

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 4.8/5 and over 500+ 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: Bromley

Team/Specialism: Locality Team

Pay Rate: £32 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time 

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.

Main Duties:

  • Ensuring the ethos of wellbeing is adhered to when working with vulnerable adults and their carers. 
  • Participate in the operation of duty and respond accordingly to need, which will involve Safeguarding enquiries and Best Interest Assessment (BIA) when required.
  • Provide an assessment service to individuals, their carers and other agencies in accordance with Care Act (2014) criteria.
  • Initiate and co-ordinate care and support plans for and with individual service users and support plans for carers, in conjunction with professional colleagues and representatives of voluntary and private agencies.
  • Supervise and support staff as agreed with Line Manager and in line with Council procedures.
  • Offer support and advice as appropriate to service users and carers.
  • Through the assessment and prioritisation of need, commission appropriate services and authorise expenditure on services within designated limits.
  • Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual care and support plans.
  • Review the needs of individual service users and carers. 10. Maintain client records in accordance with Council policy. 
  • Respond to and where possible resolve complaints within the Council’s complaints procedure.
  • Respond to new and changed legislation in respect of Adult Services and implement as directed.
  • Contribute to service development by providing information and suggestions for future services.
  • Ensure effective use of all available resources including voluntary sector to meet the eligible needs of the adult.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency meetings and working groups and represent the Department as required.
  • Co-ordinate, participate and where appropriate chair case conferences and planning meetings including Safeguarding meetings.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current Social Work England registration
  • Significant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Ashley McSheen. 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!