As a Social Worker in one of our adult localities teams, you will be a relatable practitioner responding to situations with strengths-based practice at the heart of your work. You will develop creative and imaginative solutions to help people achieve positive outcomes which enable people to maintain their independence and live a happier healthier life. With all the changes happening at Barnsley, there's nowhere more exciting to improve your practice. Here, you'll help individuals, families, carers, and communities to make the right decisions for a safer, more independent future. Along the way, you'll make your own progress through training programs.
Responsibilities
* Respond to situations with strengths-based practice and produce high-quality assessments, collaborating with various agencies and interpreting case law and legislation.
* Work with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions and promote independence.
* Conduct preventative work and risk assessments utilising community resources and services such as reablement and telehealth care.
* Construct value‑for‑money care packages and commission and arrange appropriate services.
* Remain knowledgeable of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP), Human Rights 1998 and local and national policy issues.
Qualifications
* Recognised social work qualification and registered with Social Work England or in the process of registration.
* Relevant experience working with adults.
* Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, MSP, Human Rights 1998, equal opportunity and anti‑oppressive practice.
* Excellent communication skills, flexibility, creativity and strong social work values.
Benefits
* Great pay and excellent pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
* Opportunities for training and development to grow your career, including ASYE training and leadership development within adult social care.
* Employee discounts and support for health and wellbeing.
* Supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages applicants with past convictions.
* Access to a high‑performing council that has been awarded Council of the Year 2023.
Additional information
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about flexible working arrangements, including caring responsibilities. We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CV's are not accepted for this role. Our recruitment process is inclusive, we welcome applicants with past convictions and are committed to fairness and do not discriminate.
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