Social Worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Safeguarding & Care Planning Team in Oldham. The role involves preparing and reviewing case notes, conducting assessments, and developing Care & Support Plans. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work Qualification and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional options

Defined benefit pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discount scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing support

Recognition events

Comprehensive training program

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Relevant Social Work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for social work contact and involvement.
• Undertake assessments of support needs for service users.
• Develop Care & Support Plans for Service Users.
• Be proactive with respect to safeguarding issues.
• Participate in meetings and decision-making forums.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Safeguarding & Care Planning Team to work full time based in Oldham.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,718 per annum.

Responsibilities

• To prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with other for additional information and evaluating information and support newly qualified social workers.
• To undertake the assessments of support needs for Service Users, Carers and Families, where their circumstances may be difficult and unstable, and assist in screening referrals. To develop/assist to develop Care & Support Plans for Service Users.
• To produce, deliver, evaluate and update Care & Support Plans and packages, in order to resolve practical and emotional social care, health and well-being difficulties.
• To work with Service Users, Carers and Families to Assist them to make informed choices and decisions.
• To be proactive with respect to safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
• To identify, assess and manage risks to Service Users, Carers and Families, and contribute towards a positive change to behaviour to reduce risk.
• To prepare, attend and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, for example, court appearances, Reviews, Panels, Case Conferences or team meetings. To chair meetings as appropriate.
• To act for and advocate on behalf of Service Users, Carers and Families, within the boundaries off corporate and directorate policies.
• To provide information, reports, data and statistics appropriate to their purpose, for example, Panel Reports or Court Reports.
• To attend, prepare for and participate in formal and reflective supervision sessions, including examining own performance, identify learning needs and ensure sufficient support for professional development is taking place.
• To inform managers of service deficiencies or issues interfering with delivering an efficient service, assist to identify and make suggestions for opportunities for improvement.
• To attend and participate in learning, training and development activities, in line with local and national requirements.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Benefits

Oldham Offer:

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service.
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager.
• A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
• Clear progression pathways

Requirements

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Relevant Social Work experience.

Contact

This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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