Job Title: Social Worker – Older Persons Team
Location: Wolverhampton
Rate: Up to £33.20 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time options available
Contract: Initial 3-month contract with scope to extend
An exciting job role has recently become available in Wolverhampton. They are looking for a new member for their Older Persons Team. As an Adult Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable adults within our community. You’ll work closely with individuals, families, and other professionals to promote independence, well-being, and social inclusion. Your compassionate approach and strong assessment skills will contribute to positive outcomes for those you serve.
What will your responsibilities be?
Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs, considering physical, emotional, and social factors. Develop personalized support plans that empower clients to achieve their goals. Collaborate with health professionals, care providers, and community resources to coordinate services. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly. Assess risks related to vulnerable adults and implement appropriate interventions. Work within legal frameworks to ensure the safety and well-being of service users. Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy. Assist clients in accessing relevant services, benefits, and housing. Facilitate group sessions and workshops to enhance social skills and resilience. Liaise with healthcare professionals, housing officers, police, and other agencies. Attend case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings. Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the wider system.
Benefits:
* Generic caseload
* Competitive rate
* Supportive team
Qualifications and Experiences:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
* Registration with Social Work England.
* Experience working with adults in a social care setting.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.
Why Liquid Personnel?
* New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
* Twice weekly payroll
* Free DBS and compliance service
* Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
* Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
* Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
* Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
* “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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