We are working in partnership across the town to shape a health and social care system to be proud of, one that’s fit for the future and built to last.
We require the very best social work professionals on board with a strengths-based approach to delivering high-quality care and support. Our social workers make a significant difference daily, and our organisation plays a leading role in efforts to deliver truly joined-up health and social care services for the people of Warrington.
We currently have 2 full-time vacancies within our Locality Service for Experienced Social Workers (minimum of 12 months experience). The Locality Teams carry out care management functions, primarily working with people over 65 with complex needs including Dementia. The service covers four geographical areas in Warrington: Central, East, South, and West. Each team is supported by a Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner, Experienced Social Workers, Social Workers (including ASYE), and Community Care Workers. As a valued member, you will be fully supported by your line manager with your individual caseload. The teams also have access to admin support.
We offer opportunities for all social workers to develop further skills within Warrington's Locality Teams. There are also potential opportunities to specialise in areas such as learning disability, mental health, physical disability, acquired brain injury, hospital discharge, or short-term, crisis intervention work in the future.
What else can we offer you?
* Excellent training and development opportunities, including AMHP, Practice Educator, and court skills training.
* Regular monthly reflective supervision.
* Subsidised parking and mileage allowances.
The role
Team members have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge around issues such as Care Act Assessments, Court of Protection, Safeguarding enquiries, Continuing Health Care, Best Interest Decisions, and Mental Capacity Assessments. You will work within legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act to deliver personalised assessments, support planning, and reviews following a strengths-based approach, networking with partners, and ensuring holistic outcomes. There is also an opportunity to support and mentor ASYE and new staff.
What's needed?
You will need to be:
* Self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to use your own initiative.
* Organised, with the ability to prioritise work to deadlines.
* Positive in managing stress and able to work under pressure.
* Proficient in IT and presenting information.
* An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with team members, service users, carers, colleagues, and other agencies.
* Capable of prioritising and organising workload to meet targets and respond to unforeseen events.
* Recognised social work qualification.
* SWE registered.
For further details, please see the attached person specification.
Along with a competitive salary, working with us offers:
* 26 days annual holiday, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata).
* Access to our attractive benefits package.
* Participation in our Health & Wellbeing Programme.
* Essential car allowance.
Key Dates & Further Information
Please complete the application form by the deadline. Ensure all questions are answered fully and relevant information provided. The interview will last approximately 60 minutes and will be conducted face-to-face.
More information about all adult social work teams within Warrington can be found on Warrington’s Recruitment Website.
If you wish to discuss these roles before applying, please contact Ged Melarange (Team Manager) at 01925 442239 or gmelarange@warrington.gov.uk.
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.
Address: Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT
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