Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Mental Health Team to work full time for Worcestershire.
The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £42,186 per annum.
Main duties:
- Engage with adults using a strength-based approach to address diverse care needs and manage risks effectively.
- Collaborate with professional to ensure a holistic, multi-agency approach promoting independence for adults and carers.
- Uphold statutory requirements, adhering to best practices outlined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.
- Participate in reflective practice and peer support initiatives, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Identify and support adults and carers at risk of abuse or neglect, adhering to safeguarding procedures.
- Represent the Council in court proceedings when necessary and advocate for the service users’ best interests.
- Facilitate meaningful conversations to assess eligibility under the Care Act 2014 and developed tailored support plans.
- Build strong relationships with external agencies and the local community to ensure comprehensive support networks.
- Develop creative support plans aligned with individuals’ outcomes to enhance independence.
- Gather and analyse information to inform decision-making processes.
- Make financial decisions within the framework of Adult Social Care’s Devolved Decision-Making Policy.
- Stay updated on legislative changes and fulfil continuing professional development requirements.
Requirements of this Social Worker job:
- A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Registered or eligible for registration.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build partnerships.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday benefits: In addition to public holidays, you’ll receive 26 days of paid vacation time (pro rata for part-time staff), increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service. If you currently enjoy more than 26 days at your current job, fret not – if you transition to our team seamlessly, we’ll match your holiday entitlement, up to 31 days.
- Outstanding pension plan: Our Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) offers a nationwide, career average pension scheme, serving as a valuable component of our comprehensive pay and reward package for employees in local government.
- Environmentally friendly perks: We offer various benefits to support your eco-conscious lifestyle and contribute positively to the environment.
- Bike to Work Scheme: Rent a new bike for a fixed monthly fee deducted from your salary.
- Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Access a brand-new vehicle for a monthly fixed amount taken from your salary.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.
Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment 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.
