Description
The job itself
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a fully registered social worker to join the busy Goole Community Wellbeing Team based in the Goole Council Offices, however working on a blended approach to include home working. The team covers a wide geographical area and the ability to drive is essential for which a mileage allowance can be claimed.We have several flexible working policies that can be considered as the ERYC is committed to promoting a good work life balance and we value our workforce.
The role of social worker will be to work as an autonomous professional, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations. This will include working with people and carers through the assessment process to identify, build and maintain family and social networks, to support and enable people and carers to actively stay well and independent, to use strength based approaches and work to protect people from harm.
Applicants must be a registered social worker preferably with experience of adult social care settings. However, newly qualified, registered social workers will be considered. You must demonstrate a good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and ability to work within the legislative framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the Human Rights Act. Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and working within safeguarding procedures is key to this role.
Excellent communication skills, an ability to manage your time effectively, working under pressure and being flexible in your approach are essential requirements of the role. You will also possess excellent written and IT skills and be expected to input data on the adult information database, Azeus, which is essential in collating data for the performance agenda, as well as compiling a complete individual electronic social care record. Performance expectations are set for the team as a whole and on an individual basis to meet demand and enhance the customer journey.
All new staff will receive a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, employee development reviews and training opportunities. The team currently operates between Monday and Friday.