Newly Qualified Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their Independence and Access Service. This role is perfect for someone eager to start their career in social work and make a significant impact in the community. You will provide essential support to residents, particularly those with special needs and disabilities, while developing your skills in a supportive environment. This position offers a unique chance to engage with diverse client groups and collaborate with various agencies to ensure the well-being of vulnerable individuals. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in social work, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified as a Social Worker with practical application skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer enquiries and provide accurate information and advice.
• Assist clients with forms and applications, ensuring special needs are met.
• Manage referrals and work within safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Social Work Knowledge

Education

Social Work Qualification

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Job Description

Job Title: Newly Qualified Social Worker - Independence and Access Service

Location: Haringey Council, London

Contract: 3 month initial contract

About the Role:

Haringey Council are looking for a passionate and dedicated Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their Independence and Access Service. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their social work career to make a real difference in the community by providing crucial support to residents, particularly those with special needs, disabilities, and older people.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Customer Enquiries: Handle telephone, written, and email enquiries, responding appropriately to customer requests, complaints, and service inquiries.
2. Assistance and Support: Assist customers in understanding and completing documents, forms, and applications over the phone, ensuring that any special needs (such as disability, translation, or interpretation requirements) are addressed.
3. Referral Management: Initiate referrals to other agencies, order equipment for clients (following training), amend referrals, and screen them to gather further information.
4. Processing and Eligibility: Process referrals and apply agreed eligibility criteria, collecting additional information from referrers, service users, or carers as necessary.
5. Safeguarding: Work within agreed procedures, especially those relating to safeguarding adults, to ensure client safety and well-being.
6. Information and Advice: Provide accurate information and advice to members of the public from diverse backgrounds, covering a range of client groups including older people and those with physical disabilities.
7. Liaison and Signposting: Liaise with other departments, non-departmental services, and partner agencies, and signpost members of the public to appropriate services.
8. Routine Tasks: Manage emails, letters, and other routine tasks within the First Response team.

About You:

1. Qualifications: Recently qualified as a Social Worker with a commitment to applying your knowledge and skills in a practical, real-world environment.
2. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to assist and advise diverse client groups effectively.
3. Enhanced DBS: Required.

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