Social Worker City, North & South

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hereford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hereford is looking for a Community Wellbeing Social Worker to handle assessments and support planning for adults. Candidates should be registered with Social Work England and possess a relevant degree. The position offers a salary of £36,363 to £40,777 plus a £3,000 welcome payment, along with flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
• Awareness of current legislation impacting adult social care.
• Experience in assessment, care management, and review.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act Assessments and support planning.
• Manage Safeguarding Enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Collaborate with agencies for safety and independence.

Skills

Experience with adults with physical disabilities

Knowledge of current legislation and guidance

Ability to undertake Safeguarding Enquiries

Education

Degree, Diploma, C.S.S, or C.Q.S.W in Social Work

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Community Wellbeing Social Worker (Adult Social Care)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hereford City, Ross on Wye and Leominster

Hours: 37 hours

Salary: £36,363 to £40,777 + £3,000 welcome payment

The Role

Herefordshire Community Wellbeing Directorate is a welcoming and supportive place to work. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, professionally confident Social Workers who enjoy fast-paced work and who have experience of working with adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and older adults.

This role has the benefit of having a wide variety of adult social work, including Care Act Assessments and support planning, using a Strength Based approach, CHC and s117 work, Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments and Community DoLS.

As well as having regular supervision, you will also have opportunities for your own professional growth and development, including potential for exploring specialist practice.

About You

As a Social Worker you will:

• Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
• Hold a Degree, Diploma, C.S.S, or C.Q.S.W to be qualified in Social Work practice.
• Have awareness and understanding of current legislation and guidance and their impact on the adult social care profession.
• Have knowledge of undertaking person-centred, strengths-based, outcome-focused, assessment, care management and review.
• Have the ability to undertake Safeguarding Enquiries commensurate with training and post-qualifying experience.
• Have the qualification or potential to undertake courses in Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Have the experience of working in partnership with other agencies to ensure safety and support independence.

What We Offer

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Starting Salary of £36,363 - £40,777 (plus £3,000 Welcome Payment for eligible roles).
• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress including post-qualifying social work courses.
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees, access to professional supervision and support and adult social care research.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

How to Apply

To apply for a position, please complete the application form and upload an up-to-date CV demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.