JOB-20240819-db742659
Qualified Social Worker (QSW) - Adults Mental Health and Safeguarding Team
Location: Halifax
Job Summary:
Embark on a fulfilling role as a Qualified Social Worker with the Adults Mental Health and Safeguarding Team based in Halifax.
This full-time, ongoing opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £30.
The role involves engaging with adults with mental health needs to achieve positive outcomes, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to safeguard vulnerable individuals and promote their independence and wellbeing.
Perks and benefits:
- Sign up for this excellent work opportunity and enjoy a range of benefits.
- You'll receive competitive pay, enabling you to focus on making a meaningful impact.
- Work in a great environment surrounded by supportive colleagues who share your enthusiasm for mental health and safeguarding.
- The flexible shifts offered allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, making it easier to plan your personal time.
- You will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, helping you to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Additionally, benefit from networking with professionals across disciplines, enhancing your knowledge and professional network.
What you will do:
- Manage a caseload involving complex cases requiring urgent intervention, focusing on vulnerable service users.
- Conduct holistic assessments in accordance with the Care Act, identifying needs and assessing risks to promote independence and wellbeing.
- Take decisive actions to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and policies.
- Develop personalised support plans that adhere to assessed needs and incorporate the least restrictive interventions possible.
- Collaborate effectively with various agencies to deliver coordinated care and support.
- Maintain comprehensive records and prepare detailed reports for internal purposes and external agencies.
- Contribute to the development of your team by mentoring colleagues, supervising students, and engaging in training initiatives.
- Participate in the duty rota, providing prompt responses to urgent cases.
- Promote equality and diversity through a commitment to anti-discriminatory practices.
Requirements:
- Possession of a recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW) and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
- A minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in a social work setting, particularly with adults facing mental health challenges.
- Strong assessment skills, knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Care Act and Mental Health Act, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in IT systems.
- Capacity to work under pressure, effectively organising workload, showing resilience, and maintaining professional relationships.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience in court work or working with ethnic minority families.
- Knowledge of South Asian languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, or Hindi.
Halifax offers a vibrant community with scenic landscapes and rich history, making it a splendid place for both work and leisure. Dive into this opportunity and join a supportive team where your skills will be valued and your professional growth supported. Halifax is not just a great place to work, but also to live with its blend of cultural heritage and modern amenities.
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