An exciting job role has recently become available at the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. They are looking for a new member for their Single Point of Contact team.
We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to support the Team Manager for our Single Point of Contact team. The Single Point of Access Team assess, source support, and review services of adults and carers with eligible needs under the Care Act 2014. The team sit with our Adult Social Care Direct service and undertake assessments with adults who have a range of care and support needs. The teamwork in a hybrid way, so we require someone who can be on site at least 2 to 3 days a week.
Benefits of the role
1. Competitive rate of pay
2. Flexible working arrangements
3. Regular supervision
4. Weekly Pay
Responsibilities:
5. Lead, manage, and support a team of social workers and support staff.
6. Ensure effective supervision, appraisal, and professional development of team members.
7. Oversee the assessment, planning, and delivery of social care services
8. Lead on safeguarding adults, ensuring robust procedures are in place
9. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
10. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
11. Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
12. Registered with Social Work England.
13. Management qualification (desirable).
Experience:
14. Significant experience in adult social care.
15. Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
16. Experience in safeguarding adults and working with multi-agency partners.
Why Liquid Personnel?
17. New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
18. Twice weekly payroll
19. Free DBS and compliance service
20. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
21. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
22. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
23. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
24. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
25. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *