Adult’s Social Worker / Neighbourhood Health & Social Care Team

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in social care is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join a community-based team in Blackpool. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, provide support for individuals and their families, and ensure that their social care needs are met. Candidates should hold a social work qualification, have experience in social work, and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time role requires a flexible approach to working hours.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced consultant

Friendly compliance team

Enhanced DBS provided

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on community care.
• Ability to conduct holistic assessments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments/reviews as per departmental policies.
• Participate in safeguarding adult procedures.
• Work closely with other teams to deliver services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making based on information

Ability to work alone and in a team

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Ability to write clear assessments

Flexibility in working hours

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Overview

Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Neighbourhood Health & Social Care
Location: Blackpool
Rate: £30
Details:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to become a part of our Neighbourhood Health and Social Care Team. (Health Team)

Full time office based

The successful candidate will join our community based multi- disciplinary teams located within health centres in Blackpool.

You will work collaboratively to ensure effective and strength led health, care and support assessments and services are implemented for people and carers to remain well in the community.

The provision of professional social work support and interventions to enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence and quality of life in a range of settings.

To support individuals, their families and carers to ensure that their social care needs are met by undertaking holistic assessments, the provision of advice and information and facilitating access to a range of services.

Responsibilities

• To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services in line with departmental policies and procedures and statutory guidance eg: The Care Act (2014).
• To understand and take appropriate part in the department’s safeguarding adults’ procedures. This includes, identification, investigation and at H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead.
• To work closely with other teams, including undertaking joint assessments, with providers, carers and external agencies to deliver outcome focused services to individuals and their families
• To fully comply with departmental policies and procedures and the Health and Care Professionals Council’s Code of Conduct for Social Workers including the capability framework.
• To comply with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) by empowering individuals to make informed choices
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues and developments relating to social care and the wider health and social care agenda.
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in professional supervision and staff meetings
• Fully utilise the Department’s IT facilities to maintain accurate records and record decisions in line with both statutory and departmental requirements and comply with administrative and financial procedures

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.