We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £18.66 - £24.14 per hour Summary: To be responsible for both the assessment of individual needs and the initiation and co-ordination of a range of outcomes to meet them, promoting the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that service users can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties Responsibilities: Maintain a complex caseload and be responsible for the assessment, support planning and review of complex individual needs and then initiate and co-ordinate a range of outcomes to meet them that promote independence. Undertake assessments using a range of health and social care tools, for example, contributing to continuing healthcare assessments. Be responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required. Provide professional detailed information, advice and support to service users and their carers. Promote independence and personalisation to ensure that service users can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties within their chosen living environment and meet their identified short and long term goals. Qualifications: A Social Work qualification recognised by the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC). Will be trained as or expected to train as an AMPH / BIA. Additional qualifications or training relevant to the service area, for example, British Sign Language, blind / deaf qualification. Registered with the HCPC or equivalent body and evidence of continuous professional development. Post qualifying award or equivalent. Skills: Detailed knowledge of community care services within health or social care settings. Detailed knowledge of the legislation and policy in relation to adult community care services. Detailed knowledge of current adult social care and health policy drivers. Experience: At least two years post qualification experience which clearly evidences the ability to undertake social work tasks and responsibilities within complex and demanding situations where elements of risk will be present. Experience of operating as part of a team and assisting others in their work. Experience of independently managing workload and prioritising demands and tasks to meet objectives effectively. Experience of keeping detailed records and constructing reports or formal letter / submissions. Experience of working with members of the public who require support with complex issues. Demonstrable experience of using information technology in a range of applications. Experience of operating as a Safeguarding Officer. previous adults safeguarding experience preferably experience of working with older adults Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1476748