JOB-20240819-db742659
Locum Social Worker Adults West Neighbourhood Team in Trafford United Kingdom, earning £30 Hourly. Join a dynamic and innovative integrated community service with Trafford Council, where you will be part of a devoted team working full time with adults facing a variety of challenges including long-term conditions, dementia, and substance issues. In this locum position, you will have the chance to utilize your expertise to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work offers.
Perks and benefits:
1. Flexible working arrangements - Enjoy the adaptability of organising your working hours to best suit your needs while balancing the team's priorities.
2. High staff retention - Work in a positive and supportive environment where team longevity is valued.
3. Professional supervision and regular support - Benefit from ongoing mentorship and development to foster your professional growth.
4. Opportunity to mentor - For level 3 positions, use your experience to guide and inspire less experienced colleagues.
What you will do:
- Provide social work assessments and interventions using a strength-based and person-centred approach, securing necessary funding in line with the Reshaping Trafford Policy.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding enquiries following the Care Act and local policies.
- Manage a varied caseload, ensuring your workload is balanced and efficient while supporting urgent crises through a duty rota.
- Build effective relationships with local health and social care professionals to deliver a coordinated community response.
- Engage in preventive and informative conversations, leveraging strengths-based assessments for impactful interventions.
- Mentor and develop less experienced staff, sharing knowledge and skills to enhance the team's capabilities.
- Contribute to peer support and team learning, promoting a culture of growth and collaboration.
Trafford offers more than just a job; it’s an inspiring place to live and work. With its strong community spirit, excellent local amenities, and rich history, you will find a perfect blend of work-life balance and career satisfaction in this vibrant area. Explore the unique opportunities that Trafford brings, and be part of a community that values innovation and compassion in adult social care.
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