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 Adults 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: Wirral
Team/Specialism: Adults Social Work
Pay Rate: £33 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:
- Work as part of an integrated and supportive team, planning, monitoring and evaluating work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Co-ordinating the signposting and/or referring on of individuals in collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues and external services
- Work within Social Work England Standards of registration, professional values and code of conduct, to provide social work input and support to adults/carers/families, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy
- Support the duty function within the Review Team, to partake in daily Case triage, attend daily and weekly huddles with colleagues
- Support the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and safeguarding processes
- Undertake Best Interest assessments in relation to Deprivation of Liberties
- Carry out needs led assessments, work of a complex nature, care and support planning and reviews, and, where appropriate, initiate a multi-disciplinary assessment
- Provide social work support to individual adults and their carers and families, and involve them in all planning and actions taken, helping to signpost/refer on (where appropriate) and/or develop social resilience, the role also focuses on prevention of admission to acute hospitals
- Operate and practice in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and in line with the social work professional regulatory body Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and to model these professional behaviours to others
- Communicate complex assessment information including care and support planning and risk factors, to individual stakeholders, using a variety of methods, including Information and Computer Technology as appropriate and in line with Information Governance
- Submit funding applications, including representation to local commissioners, or regional panel in collaboration with health colleagues or other relevant stakeholders
Requirements of the Adults Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Committed to professional development
- Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding
- Relevant post-grad qualification (Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator)
- Articulating a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive situations
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with PCF
- Experience of completing assessments, support plans, risk assessments, reviews, and court reports and generating these through information technology
- Proven experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs, families and carers
- Experience of research, cascade and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively; and use to inform professional decision making, leading by example
- Experience of applying the Assessment Framework and other relevant assessment tools
- Demonstrate skill in undertaking asset/strengths-based approach to assessment and an outcome focused approach to support planning
- Demonstratable knowledge and experience across a range of statutory work including assessment, planning, safeguarding and court work
- Applied knowledge of The Care Act 2014/ Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act and other appropriate regulatory frameworks and statutory guidance relating to adults
- Demonstratable skills in the sensitive exploration of issues of privacy and information-sharing in complex or risky situation, offering support and guidance to colleagues in managing these dilemmas
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
Contact:
This Adults 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!
