Social Worker

My Social Work News; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated locum social worker for its Disabilities Team in Stafford. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to engage with individuals facing physical disabilities. You will oversee critical safeguarding tasks and manage complex cases while providing professional supervision to staff and students. The position allows for professional growth in a dynamic community-based environment, where you can make a meaningful impact. Embrace the opportunity to work in a vibrant location that balances professional advancement with an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Networking opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker with experience in disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to social workers and staff.
• Manage complex cases and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with external partners for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Supervision Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Case Management

Collaboration Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Locum Social Worker – Disabilities Team in Stafford UK, earning £38.20 hourly. This full-time role offers an ongoing contract and presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community-based team. We are looking for two band 6 qualified social workers to work 37.5 hours a week, from 8.30am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch, based at Edwin House, Second Avenue, Burton On Trent, DE14 2WF. The contract duration for each post is three months. You’ll engage with individuals over 18 with physical disabilities, undertaking critical tasks such as section 42 safeguarding enquiries and managing complex self-neglect cases.

Perks and benefits:
One of the great advantages of working as a locum is the flexibility it can offer, allowing you to balance work and personal life the way you want. As a locum, you can gain a wide breadth of experience across different environments, enhancing your professional growth. Additionally, you will enjoy competitive pay rates and the opportunity to expand your professional network with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

What you will do:

• Provide effective and professional supervision to social workers, social care staff, and students on placement.
• Allocate work based on priority and capacity, ensuring team and service time scales align with performance requirements.
• Ensure practice aligns with relevant legislation and good practice guidelines, promoting least restrictiveness, personalisation, and social inclusion.
• Oversee and support staff by providing guidance and direction in complex cases, working alongside social workers and social care practitioners.
• Collaborate with external partners, including health services and local councils, to deliver optimal outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.
• Support quality assurance of statutory documents within your delegated responsibility.
• Chair complex meetings such as MDT, Best Interest Decision, and safeguarding meetings, ensuring all relevant documentation is available.
• Ensure case records are accurate and timely, in line with the Recording with Care guidance.
• Work to resolve complaints early and support formal complaint investigations led by senior leads.
• Flexibility in approach based on service needs as directed by the Adult Social Care Collective Leadership Team.
• Availability to work out of hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Uphold professional ethics and disciplines of social work as per the BASW guidelines.

Stafford is not only a rewarding place to advance your career; it’s also a wonderful place to live. With its blend of rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant community life, Stafford offers a quality of life that is hard to match. Whether you’re into exploring the great outdoors, indulging in local cuisines, or being part of a welcoming community, Stafford has something special for everyone. Make the move to Stafford, where professional growth and exceptional living come hand in hand!

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