Social Worker - Access & Assessment Team - Ipswich - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a dedicated Social Worker for the Access & Assessment Team. This full-time locum position involves assessing patient needs and collaborating with community services. Candidates should have a degree in social work, UK registration, and frontline experience in adult services. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and expert support throughout your role.

Benefits

Effortless online registration

Free DBS and compliance service

Professional development opportunities

Rewarding referral program

Qualifications

• Significant frontline experience in Adult Social Services within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate services for patients whose needs exceed primary care.
• Conduct assessments via telephone or face to face.
• Record consultations on the Lorenzo clinical system.
• Maintain links with local community groups.

Skills

Frontline experience in Adult Social Services

Assessment skills

Clinical judgement

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Current Social Work England registration

Tools

Lorenzo clinical system

Job description

Social Worker – Access & Assessment Team

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000+ reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Band 6 Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let’s connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.

Team/Specialism: Access & Assessment

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time

Why work with us?

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious roles that you won’t find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We’re here to ensure you’re always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend and receive a generous £250 bonus once they’ve completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There’s no limit to how many friends you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Duties:

• Work within the Access and assessment Team to determine the most appropriate service for a patient whose needs exceed those which can be met in primary care
• Attend and engage with the daily huddle/MDT
• Establish current risks and needs for the service user and via either telephone assessment or face to face assessments
• Record consultations on the agreed clinical system -Currently Lorenzo
• Practice autonomously in making clinical judgements, identifying alternative courses of action, managing and providing a high-quality care
• Facilitate ‘sign posting’ to services such as Social Prescribing and those provided by voluntary and community groups
• Maintain links with local community groups and help maintain a local directory of services
• Undertake or oversee follow-up reviews in line with the service users need and Trust policy
• Complete assessments and liaise with the wider system as required to meet the patients needs

Requirements of the Social Worker:

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant frontline experience in Adult Social Services within the UK

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!