Adult Social Worker Learning DIsability and duty #0009F1AD1

Semester.co.uk; Rochdale, Middleton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an Adult Social Worker for a long-term temporary role in Rochdale. This position involves conducting statutory functions within an Adult Care mental health service, including assessments and safeguarding work. Applicants must possess a social work degree, relevant experience, and SWE registration. Benefits include competitive pay, free training, and support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS check

Support from a dedicated, friendly team

Assigned experienced consultant

Various opportunities in preferred geographical areas

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Strength Based Needs assessments.
• Review care packages and update care plans.
• Facilitate hospital discharges for mental health clients.

Skills

Knowledge of Care Act

Experience in Adult Social Care

Mental Capacity Assessments

Education

Degree in Social Work

SWE Registration

Job description

Adult Social Worker Learning Disability and Duty #0009F1AD1

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

The following is essential criteria:

• Degree in Social Work
• SWE Registration
• Right to work within the UK

Adults Mental Health Social Worker

ESSENTIAL:

• Qualified Social Worker with evidence of relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience of working in an Adult Social Care statutory setting
• Knowledge and experience of working with people who have severe and enduring mental ill-health
• Experience of undertaking assessments of need, scheduled and unscheduled reviews, creating care plans, and commissioning support to meet identified needs
• Experience of statutory safeguarding under s42(1) and s42(2) Care Act
• Experience of completing Mental Capacity Assessments
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Equalities Act, Human Rights Act, Data Protection and GDPR, Continuing Health Care
• Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Two references
• Gaps in employment history checked
• Full clean driving license

DESIRABLE:

• Experience of completing social circumstance reports for Tribunals and Managers Hearings
• Understanding of risk management within a mental health setting

The Job:

Agency Social Worker opportunities are available within the Mental Health Review Team in Middleton and CMHT West in Rochdale. The role involves undertaking social work statutory functions within an Adult Care mental health service. The team works in a multi-disciplinary way with health colleagues.

Responsibilities include conducting Strength Based Needs assessments, reviewing care packages, updating care plans, conducting mental capacity assessments, safeguarding work, and facilitating hospital discharges for individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. Some individuals may live within Rochdale or be placed out of borough. An understanding of mental health pathways is helpful.

WORKING PATTERN:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Some scope for remote work with manager approval; primarily office-based due to client needs

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

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work
• SWE registration
• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS check
• Support from a dedicated, friendly team
• Assigned experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in preferred geographical areas

If interested, click the ‘Apply’ button to find out more about this role and other opportunities with Semester.co.uk.