Social Worker (Review Team) NEW Bolton Council Posted yesterday Bolton £18,517 to £22,355 Expir[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their review team. This part-time role offers the chance to influence service provision and develop strength-based support plans. You will work closely with a supportive team, focusing on enhancing the independence of clients through innovative planning and technology. With a commitment to fostering connected communities, this organization values flexibility and creativity in addressing the needs of diverse service user groups. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Gym memberships

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Must hold SWE registration and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in developing strength-based support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support people to maximize their independence and develop innovative support plans.
• Work with clients to promote positive risk-taking and independence.

Skills

Strength-based conversations

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Client support planning

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Social Work qualification

SWE registration

Job description

Grade and Contract Details

Grade: H scp27 (£18,517) to scp31 (£20,238); I Progression scp31 (£20,238) to scp35 (£22,355).
Contract: Permanent.
Role specifics: Minimum age 18 years, must be SWE registered, hold full UK driving licence (essential car user allowance paid).

Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role

During these challenging times for Adult Services, it's essential to support people to maximize their independence promptly. If you are passionate about strength-based conversations leading to person-centred outcomes, we invite you to express interest in the Social Worker role in the review team.

This role offers an opportunity to influence service provision, develop support plans encouraging healthy and independent living, and be innovative in planning.

You will join the Quality Assurance & Improvement section, reporting to a Social Work Deputy Team Manager who will provide supervision for your professional development. Please note this is a part-time position.

About You

You will develop strength-based support plans aligned with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other legislation, linking clients to preventive and independence services, utilizing technology and equipment, promoting positive risk-taking, and thinking creatively.

You should be flexible, adaptable to team focus changes, and capable of working with all service user groups at review points.

For an informal discussion, contact Amanda Symes, Head of Quality Assurance and Improvement at 07385 492546 or Gemma Perkins at 07721 838 765.

About Us

This is an exciting time to join Bolton Council, which aims to foster active, connected, and prosperous communities. We are committed to improving outcomes and experiences for residents and offer various employee benefits, including discounts, gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes, generous leave, flexible work options, pension scheme, and wellbeing services.

Our values are central to our work. Please review them, along with the staff benefits, job description, person specification, legal information, and top tips, on our website.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to upload your anonymized CV and a supporting statement explaining your skills and why you're suitable for this role.

We are dedicated to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Visit greater.jobs for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people; an Enhanced DBS check is required. This role requires a specified level of spoken English. We recognize continuous service within Greater Manchester organizations, which may benefit your service-related entitlements. For more details, visit greater.jobs or contact [e-mail].

Additional Resources

• Documents for DBS
• Documents for Right to Work
• Our Values & Behaviours
• Staff Benefits
• Privacy Notice
• Top Tips
• Job Description & Person Specification

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