Social Worker (Permanent)(Full Time) - REN13631

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Renfrewshire is seeking a Social Worker to provide essential services in the Adult Learning Disability Service. Responsibilities include assessments, care management, and working collaboratively with other professionals. Candidates must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work, be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, and possess strong skills in risk assessment and IT abilities. Mobile working within the council area is required, with supportive training provided.

Benefits

Full training and support

Continuous improvement commitment

Qualifications

• Hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Experience in undertaking assessments and reviews.
• Ability to work collaboratively with social workers and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Undertake assessments and reviews for care management.
• Work collaboratively in joint working initiatives.
• Travel throughout the Renfrewshire area as required.

Skills

Experience in statutory Social Work services

Understanding of risk assessment

Prioritisation of workload

Assessment and writing skills

Ability to use IT packages

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Tools

SWIFT electronic case recording system

Job description

You will work alongside social workers, para professionals and health professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within Renfrewshire’s Adult Learning Disability Service. Social Workers will be required to operate as a Council Officer in adult protection work.

The teams are located in high quality modern premises and operate in accordance with the Council’s WORKSMART arrangements which promote mobile and flexible work practices. All Social Workers are considered to be and equipped as mobile workers and can operate throughout the Renfrewshire area from any Council premises. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout the Council area.

Duties of the post include: providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; undertaking assessments and reviews; responsibility for the care management/planning of individual packages of care; and undertaking joint working.

You will have experience in statutory Social Work services with a clear understanding of risk assessment. The ability to prioritise your workload and sound assessment and writing skills are also essential. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems including SWIFT therefore must have the ability to use IT packages.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.

You must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable. An additional allowance is payable to practicing MHO’s.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.