Adult’s Social Worker / Community Team

Ashberry Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Adult’s Social Worker based in Nottinghamshire. The role involves assessing complex individual needs and promoting independence through effective support planning. Applicants should hold a Social Work qualification and have registration with Social Work England. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for this position. Competitive remuneration package with additional referral bonus is offered.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Friendly compliance team

Referral bonus of £250

Enhanced DBS provided

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate must be up to date.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complex workload and assess individual needs.
• Promote a Strength Based Approach focusing on independence.
• Liaise with local providers for improved outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making based on information

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Ability to work in teams

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate

Job description

Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Community
Location: Nottinghamshire
Rate: £TBC

Details:

1. Maintain a complex workload and be responsible for the assessment, support planning and review of complex individual needs and then initiate and co-ordinate a range of outcomes to meet them that promote independence.
2. Undertake assessments using a range of health and social care tools, for example, contributing to continuing healthcare assessments.
3. Be responsible for the identification of potential Reablement and enablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.
4. Promote a Strength Based Approach which embeds the ethos of promoting independence and wellbeing at every opportunity, ensures people can assess their own needs, risks, and uncertainties to meet their short- and long-term goals, delaying the need for long term care and support.
5. Identify community and other natural support resources, maximising individual’s assets using preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Care Strategy.
6. Monitor and review ongoing service provision, ensuring all parties involved are fully coordinated, with a focus on wellbeing and outcomes, and that all alternative solutions have been considered.
7. Liaise and negotiate with local providers and support networks to deliver better outcomes.
8. Provide professional detailed information, advice and support to people and their carer’s, staff, and colleagues, by building positive relationships and partnerships.

To undertake safeguarding work in the role of Safeguarding Officer.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.