Qualified Social Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs (WMJobs) is seeking a proactive Social Worker for our North community Social Work team in the North of the County of Shropshire. The post involves assessing and arranging support for adults 18+ with a variety of needs, including Older Adults, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Physical Disabilities.

The role requires the ability to work at pace, strong organisational and IT skills, and a commitment to promoting independence for people in their own homes, local hubs, and

Qualifications

• IT skills are essential.
• Strong organisational abilities required.
• Good communication skills are important for engagement with clients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and arrange support for adults via internet, local hubs, and in people’s homes to promote independence.
• Support individuals aged 18+ with a range of needs including Older Adults, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Physical Disabilities.
• Maintain high pace and accuracy in casework, with strong IT use and record-keeping.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are a generic Adult Social Care team, working in the North of the County of Shropshire. We support individuals from the age of 18 onwards with a variety of needs, including Older Adults, Adults with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities and their families. We work remotely and in person with individuals in the community and placement settings.

A vacancy for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Social Worker has arisen in the North community Social Work team. The successful applicant will need to evidence that they have some experience in understanding and supporting the needs of older people, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical disabilities.

The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and arranging support for adults via the internet, at our local hubs and in people’s own homes in order to promote their independence. An ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure, excellent organisational and IT skills are essential requirements.

For further information please see the documents attached.

Attached documents
Social Worker - Person Specification.pdf
Social Worker - Job Description & Particulars of Appointment (20).pdf
Advert - Qualified Social Worker.pdf