Social Worker - Area Team, Adult Social Care

Sanctuary Personnel; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Social Worker to join a forward-thinking team in Redditch. This role involves working with adults who have complex needs, employing a strengths-based approach to support them in living independently. You will collaborate with various professionals, represent the authority in court when necessary, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with professional standards. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification is essential for this role.
• Understanding of relevant legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults needing intensive support using a strengths-based approach.
• Engage with other professionals for a multi-agency approach.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Assessment and support planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Court representation

Record keeping

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Area Team, Adult Social Care

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Redditch Team to work full time based in Redditch, Worcestershire.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £39,186 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. To work with adults, using a strengths-based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those at risks.
2. To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
3. The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
4. To represent the service, adults and carers' views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions, and review progress.
5. To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs.
6. To build excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.
7. The Social Worker will undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team.
8. The Social Worker must maintain accurate records in line with the Adult Services Recording Policy.
9. To prepare and participate in reflective practice and supervision.
10. The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.
11. To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
12. To undertake any other such duties, training, and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
13. Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plans for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community.

Requirements of this role:

1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registered or eligible for registration.
4. This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment 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.