Position Details
2 positions at 37 hours per week.
Role Summary
As a Social Worker with the Isle of Wight Council, you’ll play a vital role in assessing needs, planning support, and delivering high-quality care in line with the Care Act eligibility threshold. You’ll work across diverse settings, engaging with individuals, families, and partner organisations to ensure the best outcomes for those in need.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess individual needs, plan support, and deliver high-quality care in line with the Care Act.
* Work across diverse settings and engage with individuals, families, and partner organisations to ensure the best outcomes.
Qualifications
* Evidence of working with people in social care or related settings, demonstrating strong assessment and analysis skills.
* Proven ability to engage effectively with individuals in varied environments.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Confidence in negotiating, influencing, and developing support plans that meet service standards.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage caseloads and meet time targets.
* Authoritative knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and care resources.
* Financial awareness to ensure accurate support planning and budget monitoring.
* Knowledge of Microsoft applications and specialist systems confidently, ensuring high-quality, timely, and accurate data recording.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per annum plus public holidays.
* Local Government pension scheme.
* Discounted Solent ferry travel.
* Island bus network discount.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Staff parking permit scheme.
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership.
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes.
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria).
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria).
* A welcoming, professional team environment.
* Opportunities to influence and innovate in social care delivery.
* A council committed to equality, inclusion, and excellence.
* The chance to live and work in the beautiful Isle of Wight community.
Contact and Application
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Rachel McCleave at Rachel.mccleave@iow.gov.uk.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and tell us about your expertise, compassion, and drive to a role that truly matters.
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