Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Responsibilities:
1. Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection determining the method of intervention to manage and minimise risk in more complex situations.
2. Decide or advise on the use of appropriate social care and/or other services, resources and contributing views on service provision to commissioners where applicable.
3. Chair a range of meetings and offer expert support to case conferences.
4. Contribute to the evaluation and developments of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other social care staff, professional groups and interested bodies.
5. Manage an allocated workload within individual and council priorities and policies.
6. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.
Requirements:
1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK
4. Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle
5. Practice-based experience in one or more of the following fields: Older People, Adults with Learning Difficulties, Physical Rehabilitation Service.
6. Knowledge of current initiatives and developments in services for adults (locally and nationally).
7. Knowledge of personalised approaches to safeguarding adults.
Halton Borough Council is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Complex Care and Transition team, based in Halton. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.19 (negotiable) and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community. You will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, managing complex caseloads, while offering expert opinion and autonomy within the organisation and to others.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
1. Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
2. Competitive Rates of pay
3. In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
4. Enhanced DBS completed.
5. Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
6. An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
7. Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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