Social Worker (Temporary)(Full Time) - REN12825

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Job summary

A local authority in Renfrewshire is seeking Social Workers to provide assessments and care management in adult services. Candidates should possess a BA (Hons) in Social Work and relevant experience. The role involves collaboration with Occupational Therapists and requires flexibility in working arrangements. This is a temporary post for 12 months, subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Desirable: Experience as Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Social Work service according to relevant legislation.
• Undertake assessments and reviews.
• Manage and plan individual packages of care.
• Collaborate in joint working.

Skills

Experience in statutory Social Work services

Risk assessment understanding

Ability to prioritize workload

Assessment and writing skills

IT skills including SWIFT

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

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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.