Social Worker - Adults within Community Team - Tavistock - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Worker to join the Adult Community Team in Tavistock. This full-time locum role involves supporting adults aged 18 and over on their journeys toward independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting Care Act Assessments and a strong collaborative spirit. The position offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to work in the scenic environment of Devon.

Benefits

Hourly Salary: £31–£35

Stable full-time work schedule

Work flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Scenic work environment in Devon

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care, particularly with Care Act Assessments.
• Proficient in conducting Mental Capacity assessments.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act Assessments for adults in the community.
• Carry out Mental Capacity assessments ensuring individuals' best interests.
• Complete Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments.

Skills

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity assessments

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Strengths-Based perspective

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Social Worker- Adults within Community Team in Tavistock, Devon earning £31–£35 hourly. This ongoing full-time locum position brings an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker ready to embrace the charm and challenges of working in the vibrant community of Tavistock. You will be a crucial member of our Adult Community Team, working with adults aged 18 and over to support their journey towards independence and well-being.

Benefits

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: £31–£35 per hour, giving you control over your income while delivering invaluable support to the community.
• Full Time: Stable work schedule that allows you to engage with your clients.
• Flexibility: Locum work flexibility to balance commitments.
• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in adult social care.
• Scenic Work Environment: Devon’s coastlines, moors, and towns.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act Assessments to assess and support the needs of adults in the community.
• Carry out Mental Capacity assessments and Best Interest outcomes, ensuring decisions are in the best interests of individuals.
• Complete Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments with proficiency.
• Navigate Continuing Healthcare (CHC) checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs) as part of assessment processes.
• Work from a Strengths-Based perspective and demonstrate Least Restrictive Practice in all interventions.
• Support the team duty function by triaging referrals and prioritising daily case management activities.
• Collaborate confidently with professional partners in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.

Why Devon?

Devon is not just a place to work but a place to live life to the fullest. With its stunning coastlines, rolling moors, and historic market towns, Devon offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you enjoy exploring outdoor adventures or rich cultural heritage, Devon provides an inspiring backdrop to your professional and personal life. Join us and discover why so many choose to call Devon home.

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