Adult Social Worker - Locality Team

Location Bromley
Job type Contract
Salary £32 per hour
Consultant Ashley McSheen
Call +44 7361 589695
Reference 218785

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: Bromley, 2 days office based

Team/Specialism: Locality

Pay Rate: £32 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time. 36 hours per week. 

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:

  • Ensuring the ethos of wellbeing is adhered to when working with vulnerable adults and their carers
  • Participate in the operation of duty and respond accordingly to need, which will involve safeguarding enquiries and Best Interest Assessment (BIA) when required
  • Provide an assessment service to individuals, their carers and other agencies in accordance with Care Act (2014) criteria
  • Initiate and co-ordinate care and support plans for and with individual service users and support plans for carers, in conjunction with professional colleagues and representatives of voluntary and private agencies
  • Supervise and support staff as agreed with Line Manager and in line with procedures
  • Offer support and advice as appropriate to service users and carers
  • Through the assessment and prioritisation of need, commission appropriate services and authorise expenditure on services within designated limits
  • Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual care and support plans
  • Review the needs of individual service users and carers
  • Maintain client records in accordance with policy
  • Respond to and where possible resolve complaints within the complaints procedure
  • Respond to new and changed legislation in respect of Adult Services and implement as directed
  • Contribute to service development by providing information and suggestions for future services
  • Ensure effective use of all available resources including voluntary sector to meet the eligible needs of the adult
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency meetings and working groups and represent the Department as required
  • Co-ordinate, participate and where appropriate chair case conferences and planning meetings including Safeguarding meetings
  • Work across teams within the Division as and when needed
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section

Requirements of the Adult Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current Social Work England registration
  • Significant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK

Contact:

This Adult Social Worker job is advertised by Ashley McSheen. 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!