Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Newtown; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working schedule

Parking available / nearby

Easily accessible via car or public?

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team in a hybrid role across the Newtown area. The post requires a Social Work qualification and at least three years post-qualifying experience, with responsibilities including developing co-produced care plans and carrying out risk assessments with carers.

Key attributes include effective time management, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with adults with psychosis from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree with CQSW/DipSW and 3+ years post-qualifying experience.
• Experience with adults with psychosis and engaging diverse backgrounds.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop co-produced care plans and conduct risk assessments with carers.
• Provide liaison with local services to promote independence and safeguarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Diversity engagement

Education

Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Team.

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

About the team

The team is works with service users in the borough who have learning disabilities to develop co-produced care plans and conduct risk assessments with their carers.

The aim of the team is to provide support and liaison with local services to promote the independence of each person under their care, ensuring that no form of abuse, i.e., physical, mental, or financial, is taking place.

The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their quality of life but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.About you

About you

The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills.Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role.A degree within 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 £37.00 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

07442 576 906