Summary: Experienced Social Worker required to join our Emergency Out of Hours Team, providing a comprehensive generic social work service out of hours via a duty system.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage contacts/referrals within an out of hours environment and ensure reports are appropriately detailed in respect of assessments, care plans and any court proceedings to safeguard service users.
* Work in partnership with service users who require social work intervention out of hours and with those partner agencies who are accessible out of hours.
* Maintain high standards of professional practice, working at all times in the best interests of vulnerable children and adults.
* Participate in meetings, working groups and panels as appropriate, including the AMHP forum and other professional meetings.
Requirements:
* Qualified and experienced Social Worker with a can-do compassionate attitude.
* Trained Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) with excellent knowledge in respect of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
* Contemporary social work knowledge of statutory social work for both adults and children.
* Ability to work alone, making high level decisions, and drive a car.
Benefits:
* £43,434 - £52,632 per annum + allowances.
* 10% OOH Allowance + AMHP allowance + Car Allowance.
* 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Equal Opportunities:
* Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
* We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
Safeguarding:
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
* Appointment to some posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).