Adult's Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Reed; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a passionate Adult's Social Worker for their Mental Health Team. This hybrid role involves managing complex caseloads, preparing court statements, and ensuring the welfare of vulnerable adults. Candidates must be qualified and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive pay of £35 per hour offered.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Weekly payroll

Healthcare benefits

Access to full UK jobs market

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Prepare written statements and representations for court hearings.
• Identify and assess levels of risk and need.
• Prepare statements of need/care and support plans.
• Undertake direct work with adults and their families.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Complex decision making

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Responsibilities of this role:

• Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
• You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
• You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
• You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
• You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
• You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Our Client, Rochdale Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team.

This is a Hybrid Working Role!

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker in the Merseyside area, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Does this role interest you? Apply today!