Job Description
Shared Lives Social Worker - Medway
Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Shared Lives Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a higher salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Shared Lives Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
Shared Lives Social Worker responsibilities include:
* To provide short and long-term placements for adults with disabilities and/or other support needs who are assessed as in need of 24-hour care provision as defined by the local authority eligibility criteria.
* Social workers will undertake the complex assessment of placement carers and produce assessment reports to the required professional standard.
* You will maintain regular contact with carer families and monitor and review their work every 10-12 weeks minimum, to ensure they meet the required standard.
Minimum requirements / Experience preferred:
* A professional Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
* Current Enhanced DBS
* Full driving licence (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle
* 1 year Post Qualification experience with a willingness to work towards Practice Education or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification.
* Current registration with Social Work England
Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:
* Your own personal consultant
* Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
* DBS and Compliance Service
* Quick and Easy Registration Process
* Access to CPD
* Guaranteed weekly payment
To discuss this Shared Lives Social Worker position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Medway Council, please contact Sydnee Hannam, or email your updated CV today.