We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Worcestershire to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker - Learning Disabilities, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £23.50 - £31.17 per hour
Summary:
To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources and to be a point of contact for members of the public and professionals, screening and directing contacts to the right service to meet the residents needs.
Responsibilities:
* To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
* To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
* To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
* As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
* To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and buddy system.
Qualifications:
* Professional qualification in Social Work (Diploma in Social Work, BA/BSc/MA in Social Work, CQSW as required by Social Work England
* Professional qualification in Social Work (Diploma in Social Worker, BA/BSc/MA in Social Work)
Essential Criteria:
* Current Social Work England registration.
Experience Required:
* Significant experience in social work, including assessment and support planning with both individuals and carers to improve their well-being.
* Significant experience of working in social care with adults, especially older adults and adults with physical disabilities.
* Significant experience of ensuring the full and active participation of users and carers in their own care arrangements.
* Significant experience of working in conjunction with other health and social care agencies and professionals.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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