Social Worker (Temporary)(Full Time)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide assessment and care management within Adult Services. Key responsibilities include delivering statutory Social Work services, conducting assessments and reviews, and managing care planning. Candidates must hold a BA in Social Work and have relevant experience. This is a temporary full-time position with a salary range of £43,617 - £45,862 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with statutory Social Work services.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong assessment and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Work service per relevant legislation.
• Carry out assessments and reviews.
• Manage individual care planning.
• Engage in joint working.

Skills

Statutory Social Work experience

Risk assessment understanding

IT skills including electronic case recording

Prioritization skills

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £43,617 - £45,862 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and para professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within Renfrewshire’s Adult Services teams. 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 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.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

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 .