Overview
Job Title: Community Wellbeing Social Worker (Adult Social Care)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford City, Ross on Wye and Leominster (please feel free to specify your preference)
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £36,363 to £40,777 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance)
Closing date: Sunday 19th October
A full driving licence is required for this position; the ability to travel around the county is essential.
The Role
Herefordshire Community Wellbeing Directorate is a welcoming and supportive place to work. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, professionally confident Social Workers who enjoy fast paced work and who have experience of working with adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and older adults. This role has a wide variety of adult social work, including Care Act Assessments and support planning, using a Strength Based approach, CHC and s117 work, Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments and Community DoLS. You will have regular supervision and opportunities for professional growth and development, including potential for exploring specialist practice.
About You
As a Social Worker you will:
* Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
* Hold a Degree, Diploma, CSS, or CQSW to be qualified in Social Work practice.
* Have awareness and understanding of current legislation and guidance and their impact on the adult social care profession.
* Have knowledge of undertaking person-centred, strengths-based, outcomes-focused assessment, care management and review.
* Have the ability to undertake Safeguarding Enquiries commensurate with training and post-qualifying experience.
* Have the qualification or potential to undertake courses in Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional.
* Have the experience of working in partnership with other agencies to ensure safety and support independence.
We Offer
* Starting Salary of £36,363 - £40,777 (plus £3,000 Welcome Payment for eligible roles).
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress, including post-qualifying social work courses such as the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment, Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and Approved Mental Health Professional.
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum, with line manager approval.
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees, access to professional supervision and support, and adult social care research.
* Perks and benefits including savings, cash back and discounts on a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
Why Choose Us
You will enjoy Herefordshire’s countryside, culture and strong, diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach supports people to help themselves and each other, with an ambitious transformation programme for an all-age approach. Learn more about living and working in Herefordshire at the dedicated recruitment site: spiritofherefordshire.com.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the application form and upload an up-to-date CV demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. Include reference to the job description and person specification. If shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange interview and/or assessment. Please monitor your email for details.
Reasonable adjustments are considered in the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: herecruitment@herefordshire.gov.uk.
All applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds. Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The role may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and other pre-employment checks.
Equality and Inclusion
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
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