Senior Social Worker, Adults Safeguarding

Connect2Dudley; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency in the UK is seeking a qualified social worker to support vulnerable adults with complex needs. The role involves assessing needs, creating support plans, and leading safeguarding inquiries. Applicants must have at least three years of post-qualifying experience and the appropriate qualifications to work with diverse client groups. Join us to make a difference in people's lives and promote community integration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with at least three years of post-qualifying experience.
• Must have up-to-date registration with the current Social Work Regulatory Body.
• Evidence of post-qualifying award and other relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with vulnerable adults to assess their needs.
• Develop support plans for independence and community integration.
• Lead on Safeguarding Enquiries and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Creativity

Education

Certificate of Qualified Social Worker

Diploma in Social Work

Social Work Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Work with vulnerable adults who have complex needs to assess their needs using a Strength Based and Enabling model. Promote Community development & support wherever possible. Develop support plans when appropriate to enable adults and their carers to achieve an optimum level of independence, to develop and maintain relationships and be valued members of their community.

Demonstrate professional commitment and a high level of knowledge, critical thinking, communication skills and creativity, in order to support people to achieve positive outcomes and a good quality of life.

To undertake leadership roles and deputise for the ATM and TM and lead on Safeguarding Enquiries as required. To have responsibility for the supervision of junior staff as identified by the Team Manager.

Qualifications / Training

• Certificate of Qualified Social Worker (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), Social Work Degree or other qualification as recognised by the current Social Work Regulatory Body (Health Care Professions Council)
• Evidence of Post Qualifying award, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP), Practice Educator 2
• Must have up-to-date registration & comply with requirements of current Social Work Regulatory body.
• Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of three years Post Qualifying experience working with a range of client groups/areas of service.

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD – a joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.