Social Worker – Adult Initial Response team – Barnsley – £35 per hour

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Social Worker to join the Adult Initial Response team in Barnsley. This role offers a dynamic working environment with no long-term case-holding, allowing you to focus on immediate and impactful support for vulnerable adults. You will be responsible for assessing and prioritizing referrals, making crucial safeguarding decisions, and managing team workflows effectively. With a competitive pay rate and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant difference in the community while advancing their professional skills. If you are passionate about social work and ready for a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Fast paced working environment

Higher pay rate than nearby authorities

No long-term case-holding

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have post-qualified experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming referrals to adult social care and prioritize urgent cases.
• Make informed safeguarding decisions to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults.
• Support team management and provide supervision to enhance professional development.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Assessment and prioritization

Safeguarding decision making

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

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Social Worker – Adult Initial Response team – Barnsley – £35 per hour, Barnsley

Location: Barnsley, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

An exciting job role has recently become available in Barnsley. They are looking for a new member for their Adult’s Initial Response team.

Benefits of the role:

• Fast paced working environment
• No long-term case-holding
• Higher pay rate than nearby authorities

Key Responsibilities:
• Triage of Incoming Work: Assess and prioritise incoming referrals to adult social care, ensuring that urgent cases are identified and addressed promptly.
• Safeguarding Decision Making: Make informed decisions regarding safeguarding concerns, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults.
• Allocation of Work: Distribute cases and tasks among team members based on their skills and workload, ensuring an efficient and balanced distribution of work.
• Supervision and Support: Provide both informal and formal supervision to team members, offering guidance, support, and feedback to enhance their professional development.
• Team Management: Support the day-to-day operations of the Initial Response Team, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work