Social Worker (Adults)

TN United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking 3 permanent Social Workers for the Home First Single Point of Access Team. This role involves working with adults, offering a dynamic caseload, and requires a social work degree and registration with Social Work England. Ideal candidates will be motivated team players capable of conducting assessments and planning care, with knowledge of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong team players with a proactive approach.
• Experience in social work management is essential.
• Knowledge of adult social care legislation and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Care Act Assessments and support/care planning.
• Commissioning services focused on person-centered outcomes.
• Providing social work supervision.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Effective communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Social work degree

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

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About North Lincolnshire Council

At North Lincolnshire Council, we are passionately committed to helping people remain independent and enabling them to live the life they want. We prioritize the most vulnerable, ensuring they are safe, well, and connected to their communities.

Our high-achieving Adult Social Care services have been ranked among the best in the country, with a recent CQC rating of GOOD. We invite you to join us on our continuing journey to achieve the very best outcomes for the people of North Lincolnshire.

Job Opportunity: Social Worker

The Home First Single Point of Access Team is looking to recruit 3 permanent social workers to work a shift pattern over 7 days a week. Our work involves individuals aged 18 and above, offering a varied and dynamic caseload with diverse needs.

The ideal candidates will hold a social work degree and be registered with Social Work England. We seek strong team players with a proactive approach, suitable for both experienced workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (with an ASYE year offered).

The successful candidates will be highly motivated, capable of undertaking Care Act Assessments, support/care planning, and commissioning services with a focus on person-centered outcomes. They should be able to provide social work supervision and have experience in social work management. Independence in travel across North Lincolnshire is required. Knowledge of adult social care legislation and frameworks is essential.

Skills and Qualities

• Problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Effective communication, organizational, and IT skills
• Flexibility, resilience, and dedication to teamwork

Please refer to the attached job description and employee specification when completing your application to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for this role.