Social Worker (Older Adults)

Community Care Live; Pennington; Hybride; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career growth

Excellent Practice Validation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee assistance program

Local Government Pension Scheme

Résumé du poste

Community Care Live is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Older Adults Team. You will be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. The role focuses on conducting comprehensive assessments, managing complex caseloads, and providing supervision and guidance on challenging cases.

We value collaboration, ongoing training and professional development. Starting salary for NQSWs is £36,369 per annum, with opportunities to progress via our Excellent

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with SWE.
• Strong knowledge of strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues and statutory duties.
• Commitment to compassion, empathy and respect.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload while supervising Case Workers and Senior Case Workers, and provide practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Connaissances

SWE registration

Strengths-based approach

Social work ethics

Legal frameworks

Formation

Social Work degree

Description du poste

Joining our Older Adults Team as aqualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providingsupervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Why join us?

• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment.
• Excellent Practice Validation:Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 pro-rata per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.