Job Title: Social Worker – Referral & Assessment Team
Location: Wokingham
Rate: £38 per hour
An exciting job role has recently become available at Wokingham. They are looking for a new member for their Referral & Assessment Team.
Who we’re looking for:
Our Referral & Assessment Team are looking for a highly skilled Locum Social Worker. By working in close partnership with families and other professionals to understand more about the support families may need to safely and effectively parent, our team’s clear aim is to identify where the appropriate support can be obtained. Adopting relationship-based practice enables us to strive to ensure all our children and families have meaningful and professional encounters with our Social Workers. The ideal candidate for this role will be dynamic and flexible with great inter-personal skills, excellent recording skills, and a sound knowledge of children’s legislation and thresholds – as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to multi-task.
What will your responsibilities be?
Collaborate within a supportive team alongside the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), planning, monitoring, and evaluating work. Adhere to Social Work England’s standards, professional values, and code of conduct, prioritizing the autonomy and choice of adults, carers, and families. Conduct needs-led assessments, complex care planning, and reviews, and initiate multi-disciplinary assessments as required. Provide social work support to individuals and their families, involving them in decision-making, and offering guidance and referrals as necessary to enhance social resilience and prevent hospital admissions. Practice according to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and uphold professional standards, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing development.
Benefits:
1. Hybrid working model to offer flexibility between working from home, in the community, and the office
2. Diverse caseload
3. Competitive rates
4. You will experience small teams and excellent line management structures with available support when you need it
5. Locums will also benefit from available and appropriate training wherever possible
6. You will benefit from regular supervision as we offer day 25 case supervision on every case, and separate follow-up for personal supervision
Qualifications and Experiences:
7. Social Work England registration
8. Eligible to work in the UK
9. Hold a full UK licence
10. Post-qualified experience
11. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.
Why Liquid Personnel?
12. New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
13. Twice weekly payroll
14. Free DBS and compliance service
15. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
16. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
17. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
18. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
19. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
20. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *