Adult Social Worker Hospital Team #0009F2F61

Semester.co.uk; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Social Worker for a Long Term Temporary post in the LD Review Team. This role involves conducting Strengths Based Assessments and Support Plans while reviewing high-cost care packages across Greater Manchester. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on least restrictive practices and ensuring citizens receive the correct support and funding. With the flexibility of some remote work, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while benefiting from ongoing training and support. If you are passionate about social work and have experience in learning disability services, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work and SWE registration.
• Experience in learning disability services and completing assessments.

Responsibilities

• Join the LD Review Team to conduct reviews and assessments.
• Ensure best value and savings in care packages across the city.

Skills

Strengths Based Assessments

Support Plans

Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

Best Interests (BI) decisions

Experience in learning disability services

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England Registration

Tools

Enhanced DBS/Update service

Job description

Adult Social Worker Hospital Team #0009F2F2F61

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK

We require a qualified Social Worker to join us in the LD Review Team for an initial 3 month period to back fill a post. We are doing lots of project work, looking at: least restrictive practice, My Life My Way and our internal disability supported accommodation services (DSAS), ensuring citizens are supported through the correct funding streams, embedding a Strengths Based Approach and reviewing the most high cost care packages across the city, always ensuring best value and considering savings are key elements to the work we do within the LD Review Team. We are a city wide team and may have some citizens in the Greater Manchester area.

We need an experienced Social Worker to join the team and be able to complete reviews, Strengths Based Assessments, Support Plans, MCA and BI decisions. Experience of working in learning disability services is preferable.

Office based mainly but there is agreement for some working from home (2x per week if agreed).

You must have:

1. A professional qualification in social work
2. Social Work England registration
3. Enhanced DBS/Update service
4. References required for the last 5 years of employment

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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