Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Adult Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.
Location: Nottingham
Team/Specialism: Adults Social Work
Pay Rate: £24.30 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Months
Hours: Full-time
Why work with us?
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with social work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many social work friends you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Duties:
- Maintain professional Social Work standards and be accountable for own performance
- Accountable for the quality of the work undertaken
- Alert managers of issues that could affect quality, budget or performance, including concerns arising from mentoring other staff
- Assist managers to meet specific service targets within agreed resources
- Assist team in maintaining appropriate partnership arrangements
- Maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a working environment which is safe, considerate and supportive to all, in accordance with relevant legislation and policy
- Take reasonable care of your health, safety and welfare and that of other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties
- Undertake the role of Approved Adult Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) or Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Approved Mental Capacity Professional (ACMP), when trained and approved
- Contribute to practice and service development including advising, mentoring and assisting less experienced staff
- Organise and manage your workload independently, whilst continuously developing skills and experience, under supervision and guidance of the Advanced Social Work Practitioner and/or Team Manager
Requirements of the Adult Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Registered with Social Work England or equivalent body and evidence of continuous professional development
- Additional qualifications or training relevant to the service area, for example, British Sign Language, blind / deaf qualification
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study or post qualifying award
- Detailed knowledge of community care services within health or social care settings
- Detailed knowledge of the legislation and policy in relation to adult community care services
- Detailed knowledge of current adult social care and health policy drivers
- A full driving licence and access to transport is essential, disabled employees who are unable to drive because of their disability will be able to use taxis to carry out their duties
- A high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care and the ability to set an example for other staff
- Strong interpersonal skills to gain the agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and customers
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems to meet operational targets, involving devising solutions
- At least two years post qualification experience which clearly evidences the ability to undertake social work tasks and responsibilities within complex and demanding situations where elements of risk will be present
- Experience of operating as part of a team and assisting others in their work
- Experience of independently managing workload and prioritising demands and tasks to meet objectives effectively
- Experience of keeping detailed records and constructing reports or formal letter / submissions
- Experience of working with members of the public who require support with complex issues
- Demonstrable experience of using information technology in a range of applications
- Experience of operating as a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer
- Experience of negotiating with partner agencies to achieve objectives
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) meeting the standards of the professional regulator and prioritising the resources available
- Ability to meet agreed objectives and delivery targets by the effective use of resources
Contact:
This Adult Social Worker job is advertised by Nathan Rowe. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments 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.
Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
