Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
* Degree in Social Work
* SWE Registration
* Right to work within the UK
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, managing complex caseloads, while offering expert opinion and autonomy within the organisation and to others. Within the framework of legislation, agreed policies and procedures work with, or on behalf of, individuals and families, to assist them to resolve their personal problems and adjust to, or change their social environment to improve quality of life.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection determining the method of intervention to manage and minimise risk in more complex situations.
2. Decide or advise on the use of appropriate social care and/or other services, resources and contributing views on service provision to commissioners where applicable.
3. Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to gather information relevant to assessment and planning activities and ensure the best possible service is provided for service users.
4. Manage an allocated workload within individual and council priorities and policies.
5. Maintain and update appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures. Produce high quality assessments and reports for a range of functions. Comply with the statutory obligations of the council.
6. Chair a range of meetings and offer expert support to case conferences.
7. Prepare for, and attend supervision sessions, staff meetings and events and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities, modelling good practice and setting expectations for others.
8. Contribute to the evaluation and developments of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other social care staff, professional groups and interested bodies.
9. Develop and provide a training resource for social workers, support staff and carers.
10. Take responsibility and be accountable for the practice of others, mentoring newly qualified social workers, and supervising the work of students and junior staff.
11. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.
You must have:
* A professional qualification in social work
* Social Work England registration.
* Post qualified experience.
* Enhanced DBS/Update service.
* References required for the last 5 years of employment.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
* Competitive Rates of pay
* In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS completed.
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
If you would like to find out more information about this role, feel free to click the ‘Apply' button.
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