Social Worker (Physical Disabilities)

J.P. MORGAN; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Physical Disabilities Team. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, managing a complex caseload, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification and experience with statutory care act assessments. The position offers opportunities for career growth, a supportive work culture, and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Excellent Practice Validation program

Continuous professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory care act assessments is required.
• Ability to apply a strengths-based approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision.
• Negotiate between users of service, families, and professionals.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in care act assessments

Understanding of strengths-based approach

Knowledge of social work issues

Demonstrating compassion and empathy

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Joining our Physical Disabilities 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.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience of undertaking care act assessments within a statutory setting.
• 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: £33,951 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 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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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

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