Shared Lives Social Worker

Ackerman Pierce; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Social Care Agency in Kent is seeking a dedicated Shared Lives Social Worker for an initial 3-6 month role. The position offers a higher salary of £36-£38 per hour, flexible work times, and remote work opportunities. Candidates should have a recognized Social Work qualification and relevant experience in care placements. Join a supportive team and further your skills in a well-structured environment.

Benefits

Personal consultant

Access to nationwide Social Care jobs

DBS and Compliance Service

Quick registration process

Access to CPD

Guaranteed weekly payment

Qualifications

• A professional Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England.
• Current Enhanced DBS.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• 1 year Post Qualification experience.
• Willingness to work towards Practice Education or further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide short and long-term placements for adults needing care.
• Undertake complex assessments of placement carers.
• Maintain regular contact with carer families and monitor their work.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Current registration with Social Work England

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Salary: £36 - £38 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Kent

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Shared Lives Social Worker

Salary: £36 - £38 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Kent

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Shared Lives Social Worker - Medway

Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Shared Lives Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a higher salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Shared Lives Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Shared Lives Social Worker responsibilities include:

To provide short and long-term placements for adults with disabilities and/or other support needs who are assessed as in need of 24-hour care provision as defined by the local authority eligibility criteria.

Social workers will undertake the complex assessment of placement carers and produce assessment reports to the required professional standard.

You will maintain regular contact with carer families and monitor and review their work every 10-12 weeks minimum, to ensure they meet the required standard.

Minimum requirements / Experience preferred:

A professional Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England

Current Enhanced DBS

Full driving licence (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle

1 year Post Qualification experience with a willingness to work towards Practice Education or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification.

Current registration with Social Work England

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

Your own personal consultant

Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide

DBS and Compliance Service

Quick and Easy Registration Process

Access to CPD

Guaranteed weekly payment