Adult Social Worker - MASH Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Adults Social Worker for a permanent position in Enfield. The role offers a salary of up to £48,060 per annum and promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for both office and remote work. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in social work, particularly in adult services, with responsibilities including collaboration with Occupational Therapists and promoting service user autonomy.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave

Training and career development

Health and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years post-qualifying practice in social work.
• Experience in physical disability and safeguarding.
• Ability to implement Care Act standards.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Occupational Therapists using a strength-based approach.
• Promote service users' choice in line with the Care Act.
• Manage complex situations with empathy and respect.

Skills

Communication skills

Social Work practice

Problem-solving

Knowledge of legislative framework

Teamwork

Education

Social Work Qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Adults Social Worker within the MASH to work full time based in Enfield.

Based in the bubbling heart of Enfield Town, the Enfield office supports a smart working policy and is surrounded by local amenities. The high-tech multi-agency office has good transport links into Central London and is accessible via the M25, A10 and A406. Enfield offers hybrid and flexible working.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £48,060 per annum.

The team is the first point of contact for service users, carers and organisations wishing to refer into Adult Social Care for advice, information and community assessment and review.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Occupational Therapists and Social Care assessors using a strength-based approach and the three conversation model to promote independence and well-being.
• Promote service users’ choice and control in accordance with the Care Act, ensuring meaningful, autonomous and self-determined lives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, producing timely assessments and appropriate support plans.
• Gather and record information to prioritise queries, resolve problems and signpost to alternative services.
• Manage complex and emotionally challenging situations with dignity and respect, supporting service users and carers to engage in the assessment process, in line with personalisation and self-directed support principles.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with members of the public in English, providing advice in accurate spoken and written English; be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England; ideally with a minimum of four years post-qualifying practice with emphasis on physical disability, safeguarding and care management. (Best Interest Assessor Qualification and Practice Educator Qualification).
• Demonstrate professional competence in social work practice, adhering to standards of best practice and codes of conduct in line with Enfield Council policies and Social Work England standards.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and good practice guidance underpinning Social Work in Adult Social Care; ability to implement Care Act standards to promote service user choice and good outcomes.
• Experience of completing assessments and care planning in line with the Care Act, collaborating with partner organisations to enable goals and maximise independence using community assets, assistive technology, equipment or adaptations.
• Flexibility and imaginative problem-solving in challenging situations to improve outcomes for service users and the organisation.
• Experience providing professional support and supervision to staff, negotiating case management tasks and supporting supervisees’ performance and development.

Benefits

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles.
• Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling services (free and confidential for staff and their family).
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.

Location

Enfield, London, England