Experienced Social Workers - North Dorset
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Experienced Social Workers - North Dorset
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Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a fulfilling career? We welcome you to apply to work in our Adult Social Care teams across North Dorset.
Current Opportunities
* Hospital Discharge Team: Full time
* Learning Disability Team: Full time and part time available
* Peripatetic Team working flexibly across teams: Full Time
Why Join Us?
* Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Professional Growth: Regular supervision and continuous development.
* Learning & Development: Access to mentoring, coaching, and various training programs.
* Career Advancement: Generous relocation and retention packages.
* Wellbeing Support: Access to wellbeing services.
* Generous Benefits: 27+ days holiday, Local Government Pension scheme.
Your Role
As a Social Worker with us, you will:
* Conduct Strengths-Based Assessments: Evaluate clients' needs and strengths to develop effective support plans.
* Support Planning and Reviews: Create and review plans to help clients achieve their goals and promote independence.
* Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with other local authority teams and professionals to provide comprehensive care.
* Engage in Multi-Disciplinary Practice: Integrate various professional perspectives to enhance client outcomes.
About You
In a recent workshop with our customers, they emphasised that it is important for social workers to see their work as "not just a job"; they want people who genuinely care, understand, and want to help and build positive working relationships. The qualities they expect from our social workers include being respectful, trustworthy, showing empathy, being good listeners who don't interrupt, spending the time needed, doing as they say they will, thinking outside the box, being adaptable, punctual, having knowledge of what it means to be a carer, being knowledgeable and able to share this knowledge with those they work with, and overall showing kindness.
We Are Looking For Social Workers Who Are
* Dynamic and Person-Centred: You have a strong value base and focus on person-centred practice.
* Excellent Communicators: You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Flexible and Collaborative: You are adaptable and enjoy working closely with a range of professionals.
* Creative and Passionate: You are dedicated to enabling people to be as independent as possible.
* Legally Competent: You are confident with the legal basis for practice and understand key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, and Equality Act 2010.
* Committed to Development: You embrace continuous professional development and embody our behaviours of responsibility, respect, recognition, and collaboration.
You can find out more about our home first teams in this video:
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