Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Adults service based in Norwich.
Team/Specialism: Adults Locality Team
Pay Rate: £30 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Months
Hours: Full-time
Main Duties:
* To undertake assessments under the Community Care Act and other legislation, using a self-directed support approach.
* To co-ordinate and monitor care packages and support (care) plans and undertake reviews to ascertain whether the desired outcomes are being achieved. This may include advocating on behalf of service users or carers.
* To work with individuals to assist them to assess risk and take decisions related to their ability to function in their community environment.
* To lead Safeguarding Adults investigations using the local ‘No Secrets’ multi-agency policy and procedure.
* To promote safeguarding awareness with service users and multi-disciplinary colleagues. Keep updated on current safeguarding guidance and practice and be vigilant in all activities.
* To take a lead in complex cases such as those with safeguarding issues, complex family dynamics, conflict and problematic situations.
* To provide written reports for court proceedings, case conferences and other arenas.
* To work with highly complex risk of all types, especially where there are capacity/best interest issues.
* To engage actively with opportunities for inter-disciplinary relationships and partnership working and to encourage integrated ways of working wherever appropriate.
* To operate in accordance with NCC and departmental practice and guidance, including the maintenance of electronic social care records within CareFirst, and relevant departmental and corporate administrative procedures.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
* Degree or equivalent in social work
* Current Social Work England registration
* Significant frontline experience in Adults Services
* Must have a full driving licence and access to own transport
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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