Social Worker

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 1-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.66 - £25.51 per hour

Summary:

The Social Worker (Band B) is responsible for assessing complex individual needs and initiating a range of interventions to meet those needs, in alignment with strength-based, rights-based, and person-centered social work practices. The role requires autonomous decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and safeguarding responsibilities while promoting independence, choice, and control for service users.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload, including assessment, planning, and reviewing support for individuals with diverse needs.
  
• Undertake assessments using various tools, including those required for continuing healthcare.
• Identify and facilitate access to Reablement and preventative services.
  
• Promote independence and delay the need for long-term care through a Strength-Based Approach.
• Liaise with service providers, community resources, and support networks to deliver optimal outcomes.

Qualifications:

• A Social Work qualification recognised by the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC).
• Registered with Social Work England or equivalent body and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Additional qualifications or training relevant to the service area, for example, British Sign Language, blind / deaf qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in handling complex social work cases.
• Experience in team collaboration and mentoring.
• Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding investigations, and case documentation.
• Experience in negotiating with stakeholders to meet individual needs.
• Familiarity with IT systems and reporting tools.
• Experience as a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.