JOB-20241107-791d94d2
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Adult Community Team to work full time based in Leeds.
The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £41,496 per annum.
Main duties:
* Carry a caseload of complex cases and undertake assessment of service users and carer needs using a person-centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and directorate procedures.
* Provide advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced team members.
* Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required, and give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.
* Manage and monitor a workload of complex and diverse cases within the parameters of agreed policies and practices together with professional guidance and support from Team Managers to safeguard and promote the welfare of individuals, families, and their carers. Very highly complex cases may be co-worked within the line management framework.
* Responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families, and carers.
* Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative, and based on analysis of complex evidence which can be used within the legal context.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure an integrated, holistic, and multi-disciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of service users.
* Organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met.
* Participate in training and development activities that ensure up-to-date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
* Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate.
* Provide professional advice and support to colleagues, including newly qualified social workers. Supervise, support, and provide development for student placements.
* Under the direction of the Team Manager, undertake specific pieces of work in relation to customer feedback, representations, complaints, multi-agency projects, or service developments and make recommendations or action plans to implement these to improve service delivery.
Requirements of this role:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
* Understanding, knowledge, and ability to follow guidelines to ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work, Data Protection, and other statutory requirements.
* This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).
Contact:
This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
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