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: Tameside
Team/Specialism: Adults Learning Disability, Autism & Transition
Pay Rate: £35 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 12-Months
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week. Monday - Friday predominantly, with 6 day contract and occasional duty weekend shifts.
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:
- Complying with Departmental policies and procedures and quality standards
- Working to the standards of the Service and the corporate standards on customer care and the Citizen’s charter
- Exercising decision making with reference to eligibility, criteria and prioritising of work
- Engage in regular supervisions and to develop an annual training plan based on individual needs
- Develop the service and assist in continuous improvement programmes
- Maintain a recording system based on using the IAS system and ESCR, which will require keyboard skills
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the most efficient delivery of services across all teams and areas
- Assess individual’s needs with emphasis on early intervention and prevention and those with more complex needs
- Engage the customer and carer in the process and be accountable for your own practice
- Monitor changing need and to re-assess and adjust the support plan and outcomes
- Produce support plans, which are clearly linked to need, with a clear decision on what the Department will be providing to meet positive outcomes
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
- Full current UK driving licence and a car available in order to fulfil the duties of the post
- Good written and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Ability to gather information
- Ability to make judgements supported by sound evidence
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work in situations of conflict
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to represent the views and wishes of service users and/or carers
- Ability to evaluate the assessment process and their role in it
- Ability to implement relevant procedures
- Ability to practice in a non-oppressive manner
- Ability to make effective use of supervision
- Ability to understand the cost implications of the care planning process
- Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English
- Knowledge of equal opportunities/anti-oppressive policies
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of available resources
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Understanding of the needs of service users and carers
- Substantial post qualifying experience of the relevant service area
- Recognised Health Care Qualification
Contact:
This 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!
