Social Worker - Adults Review Team - Oldham - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Review Team in Oldham. This locum position offers £30 hourly and requires 2-3 years of experience, focusing on assessments, support plans, and advocacy for service users. Enjoy flexible hours and diverse cases, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly rates

Opportunity for professional networking

Diverse casework experience

Qualifications

• Experience in assessments of support needs for service users.
• Ability to develop and review Care and Support Plans.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of support needs for service users.
• Develop and review Care and Support Plans.
• Collaborate with service users to empower informed decisions.
• Address safeguarding issues and follow relevant policies.
• Manage risks and promote positive behavioral changes.
• Respond to crisis situations with timely assessments.
• Maintain accurate records in care systems.
• Advocate for service users in meetings.
• Establish relationships with partnership agencies.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development.

Skills

2-3 years of experience

Ability to work autonomously

Strengths-based practice

Job description

Overview

Social Worker – Adults Review Team in Oldham, UK, earning £30 hourly for 3 months. We are seeking an experienced social worker to jump into this locum opportunity within our Adults Review Team. This is a full-time role where you’ll have the chance to utilise your skills to make a real impact, working with service users, carers, and families to improve their life opportunities. If you have approximately 2-3 years of experience and can work autonomously in a strengths-based way, we want you to start as soon as possible.

Perks and benefits

Working as a locum social worker means having the flexibility to choose your working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance. Within this role, you’ll enjoy competitive hourly rates and gain diverse experience by working across various cases in the adult review team. There’s also the opportunity to expand your professional network within Oldham Council and beyond. Embrace professional growth while having a fantastic chance to enjoy different settings and challenges, ensuring your social work career never has a dull moment!

What you will do

• Undertake assessments of support needs for service users, carers, and families, and assist in screening referrals
• Develop and review Care and Support Plans and packages to address social care, health, and well-being needs
• Work collaboratively with service users to empower them through informed decisions
• Address potential safeguarding issues and follow the relevant policies and procedures
• Manage risks and promote positive behavioural changes
• Respond to crisis situations with timely assessments and legal interventions
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data quality within care systems
• Advocate for service users, ensuring their voices are heard in meetings and decision-making forums
• Establish productive relationships with partnership agencies to ensure comprehensive support
• Participate in ongoing learning, training, and development activities

About Oldham

Join us in Oldham, a vibrant town brimming with opportunity and community spirit. Known for its scenic landscapes and cultural diversity, Oldham offers an ideal location for professionals to flourish both personally and professionally. The town is a gateway to the warm and welcoming Greater Manchester area, making it a great place to work and live!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.