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: Hastings
Team/Specialism: Senior Practitioner - Adults
Pay Rate: £40 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 an allocated workload with a high level of professional competence, including assessing complex needs and risks, support planning, commissioning care, and review.
- Collaborate with partner agencies and community resources to ensure integrated support.
- Identify and report safeguarding concerns for children and adults, liaising with key agencies.
- Apply legal interventions and departmental policies to support outcome-based planning for adults and their carers/families.
- Maintain high standards in report writing and provide court evidence when required.
- Lead and implement local and national service developments using evidence-based practice.
- Assist the practice manager in social work development reviews, staff training needs, and induction programmes for new staff.
- Provide casework supervision and consultancy for social workers, staff, and students.
- Manage caseloads and provide necessary supervision, monitoring, and feedback.
- Supervise Investigating Officers and oversee safeguarding investigations as needed.
- Lead the team in efficiently responding to referrals, coordinating assessments, risk assessments, case planning, and review processes.
- Keep the Practice Manager informed of case planning processes and manage supervisees’ cases in their absence.
Mental Health Responsibilities:
- Perform Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) duties and participate in AMHP rotas.
- Complete training to provide practice placements for AMHP students.
- Supervise AMHPs, maintaining knowledge of Mental Health Act case law and ensuring ongoing training and meeting attendance.
Forensic Responsibilities:
- Provide social work services to mentally disordered offenders in the community and manage complex caseloads within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Act as Social Supervisor for clients under Section 41 of the Mental Health Act.
- Prepare reports for mental health tribunals and managers, attending hearings as required.
- Maintain confidential records in compliance with policies.
- Liaise with secure hospitals for discharge planning and complex care package formulation.
- Participate in ward reviews at admission and pre-discharge as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure compliance with part 3 of the Mental Health Act and Section 117 aftercare arrangements.
- Liaise with Victim Liaison Officers regarding victim rights under the Domestic Violence, Crime, and Victims Act 2004.
- Participate in clinical improvement groups and audits.
- Operate within Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).
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 Ashley McSheen. 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!
