St Helens
Ref: EN127-216
Division: Adult Services
Specialist Area: Social Worker
Location: St Helens
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Adults Older Peoples Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team.
The responsibilities will include:
1. The Later Life service in St Helens works with individuals aged 67+ with age-related frailty and mental health issues such as dementia.
2. This is a busy team with the Social Workers completing Care Act assessments on individuals, devising care plans, and reviewing services.
3. It is expected the Social Workers will have a good understanding of current legislation and government policy related to the care of the elderly and an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS legislation.
4. The Social Workers also undertake regular safeguarding investigations under the Local Authority safeguarding procedures.
5. The team consists of 15 Social Workers and 15 Assessment and Review Workers.
6. 3 Month Temporary Contract.
7. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.
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Successful candidates will benefit from:
1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS, and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.
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