Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
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Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adoption Team to work Full Time based in Northamptonshire.
The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £42,620 per annum.
Responsibilities:
1. Carry out initial, core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales to formulate support plans for service users and co-ordinate their implementation or refer the case to the appropriate service area for support to child/family.
2. Manage cases varying in complexity, organise packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing, and monitor and review their situations in conjunction with them and their families/carers.
3. Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance, empowering service users and promoting their participation in planning and evaluation of services.
4. Liaise with and take a professional lead in involving appropriate staff and agencies in cases and arrange for contact as necessary.
5. Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff.
6. Ensure all information and reports relevant to work carried out are recorded, updated, and completed efficiently and timely according to Directorate/legislative policies and procedures.
7. Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required, and carry out necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings.
8. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
9. Ensure reasonable care is taken at all times for health, safety, and welfare, and comply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
10. Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. The major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
Requirements:
1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registered or eligible for registration.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates reflects the clients that candidates will support within their role.
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.
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