We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Older Adults Mental Health Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council
Main duties include:
Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services
Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
Must have skills of a multidisciplinary team working, and have the ability to work independently and work as an autonomous professional and based on needs and risks of the individual take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect and safeguard adults at risk
Required to manage an agreed case load and complete fast turnover of casework
Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse information.
Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful.
Must be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems. Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care services.
Must be able to fulfil transport requirements
Experience and all good knowledge of principles and processes of working with safeguarding adults at risk
FrameWork I desirable or equivalent
1 year post AYSE
All roles 18 + adults and older people
Candidate must be able to drive & have access to a car
Benefits of Working with Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council:
Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Bournemouth please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today