Overview
Qualified Social Worker, Community Team
Pay rate £30.66 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Community Team in Blackpool.
We require experienced qualified social workers on our adult community team working with people who are over the age of 18 years, focused around people with disabilities associated with illness or age/frailty and also more complex issues including substance misuse and domestic abuse, who do not meet criteria for specialist learning disability, autism or mental health services. Blackpool is one of the most deprived towns in England and the needs of our population are reflective of this.
We need experienced staff working together from our office, dealing with new incoming referrals, undertaking Care Act assessments and reviews and also some safeguarding work as we do not have a separate safeguarding team. All support/induction to do this work will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Deal with new incoming referrals from the community team.
* Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews.
* Engage in safeguarding work as part of the role (no separate safeguarding team).
Qualifications
* Qualified social worker with experience in adult community social work.
* Experience of working with adults over 18 with disabilities, illness/ageing frailty, and complex issues such as substance misuse and domestic abuse.
Role and Opportunities
We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
* Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* A wide range of housing roles
* Careers in SEND in local authorities
Benefits and support
* Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
* Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
* Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
* Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
* Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Getting in touch
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact: olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk | 07521053670 for more information.
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