Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult Safeguarding Team to work full time based in Worcestershire.
The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £42,186 per annum.
Main duties:
* To work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
* To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
* As an Experienced Social Worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
* To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 Social Workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and ‘buddy’ system.
* To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
* To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
* The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
* To represent the service, adults and carers views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
* To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs.
* To build excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.
* The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.
* To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the job and/or as detailed in the Directorate’s Health and Safety Policy.
* To undertake other such duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
Requirements of a Social Worker job:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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