Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their First Point of Contact Team. This role is pivotal in providing the first intervention for service users and their carers, ensuring effective case management and support. The ideal candidate will possess a Social Work Qualification and have at least three years of post-qualified experience, particularly with adults experiencing psychosis. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working schedule, allowing for flexibility while working in a specialist environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and improving the independence of service users, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to £34.00 per hour

Hybrid working schedule

Specialist environment

Parking available nearby

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Conducting short-term assessments and managing cases under CPA.
• Developing co-produced care plans with service users.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Experience with Adults with Psychosis

Engagement with Diverse Backgrounds

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our First Point of Contact Team

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team is responsible for the first point of intervention for service users and their respective carers following a referral. Completing short-term assessments, managing cases under CPA, and developing co-produced care plans with service users are some of the key responsibilities in this team. The team works cohesively with the longer-term teams to ensure each case that needs to be escalated is effectively managed. The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible but also their carers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.

About you

The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload and possess good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

• Up to £34.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working schedule
• An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
• Parking available nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood - Candidate Consultant

07442 576 906