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 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: Haringey
Team/Specialism: Adults Assessment and Safeguarding Team
Pay Rate: £32 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.
Main Duties:
- Manage and Prioritise Workload: Effectively organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, ensuring high standards of written documentation, interventions, and measurable outcomes.
- Person-Centred Assessments & Reviews: Conduct assessments and reviews in a holistic, person-centred manner that focuses on individuals' strengths, promoting preventative options to maximise independence and overall well-being.
- Carer and Family Support: Provide assessment, review, and support to carers and family members, ensuring their needs are addressed alongside the individual’s.
- Adherence to Mental Capacity Act: Ensure all assessments and reviews align with the Mental Capacity Act, making sound judgments regarding individuals who may struggle to engage. Facilitate advocacy support and perform Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions where needed.
- Outcome-Focused Service Delivery: Ensure the assessment and review process is outcome-driven, holding service providers accountable for achieving agreed-upon goals for service users.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Keep full, clear, and accurate records of all interactions, assessments, and actions taken, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
- Manage Changes in Care Arrangements: Action changes to support plans promptly, present cases to panels for additional funding if required, work with brokerage to adjust care packages, and ensure care arrangements offer value for money.
- Work within the Care Act 2014 Framework: Ensure that all assessments and reviews comply with the principles of the Care Act 2014, focusing on accessibility, person-centred planning, and preventative care that enhances well-being.
- Active Participation in Supervision: Engage fully in supervision, preparing thoroughly and using these sessions for reflection and development.
- Collaboration on Continuing Health Care: Work within the Continuing Health Care framework, including completing Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and collaborating with health colleagues to ensure joint working and holistic care planning.
- Ensure Provider Quality Standards: Work closely with commissioning teams to monitor and ensure service providers meet required quality standards, raising concerns or issues when necessary.
- Promote Service User Safety: Collaborate with partners, providers, and carers to manage risks effectively and support positive risk-taking for the benefit of service users.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Significant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Jonathan Codona-Brown. 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!
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