Safeguarding Social Worker - Stroud - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Stroud; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Safeguarding Social Worker to join a supportive team in Stroud. This role involves managing a complex caseload, conducting safeguarding investigations, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a long-term contract, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the community. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for safeguarding, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Supportive team and management

Flexible working available

Long term contract

Travel/accommodation expenses

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• 2+ years post-qualified experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with supervision and support.
• Conduct safeguarding investigations and prepare care plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues effectively.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding

Decision Making

Risk Assessment

Multi-agency Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for a Qualified Safeguarding Social Worker to work for our client based in Stroud and surrounding areas.

Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding

£45 per hour and £150 per week expenses towards travel/accommodation

• Supportive team and management
• Flexible working available
• Long term contract

Your main responsibilities include:

• Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
• Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
• You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
• You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
• You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
• You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
• You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi-agency boundaries.

Minimum Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• 2 years+ post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.