Social Worker - Adult Access - Redcar

Caritas Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment in Redcar is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Adult Access team. You will assess needs, develop tailored care plans, and advocate for adults to access appropriate services.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain records, and ensure safeguarding compliance while supporting clients from diverse backgrounds. The role offers professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Current professional registration with the relevant body.
• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding principles and legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse clients.
• Proficient in assessment and care planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult clients to determine needs and eligibility for services.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Provide ongoing support and advocacy for clients, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with policies and legislation.

Skills

Social work qualification

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Adult Access team in Redcar. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults in our community. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of individuals, providing support, and facilitating access to appropriate services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that vulnerable adults receive the care and assistance they require to lead fulfilling lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of adult clients to determine their needs and eligibility for services.
• Developing and implementing tailored care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Providing ongoing support and advocacy for clients, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources effectively.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with relevant policies and legislation.

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Current Social Work registration with the relevant professional body.
• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding principles and legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in assessment and care planning processes.

In addition to a supportive work environment, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.