Nottinghamshire County Council are further developing all-age ways of working in Social Work Community Teams and two permanent Social Worker vacancies have arisen in the Broxtowe District based in Beeston. We are looking for dynamic staff with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice.
You will work as part of Broxtowe Social Work Community Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker’s to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life.
You will be responsible for identifying a person’s goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important.
Key Skills
* Building trusted relationships.
* Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with.
* Ensuring that a person’s wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making.
* Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity.
* Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things are working well and if anything needs to change.
Essential Requirements
* Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives.
* Communicating respectfully with and about people.
* Thinking and acting creatively.
* Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress.
* Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development.
You Will Be Required To
* Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you’re working with.
* Understand and respond to people’s unique needs and aspirations.
* Uphold human rights and social justice.
* Have professional curiosity.
What We Offer
* Latest technology for flexible working.
* Mileage payment.
* A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
* An excellent occupational pension scheme.
* A flexible and supportive work environment.
* Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across other districts as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England’s continued professional development requirements (CPD).
Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker’s. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential. A taxi service is available for disabled employees.
For further information you can contact Patricia Toy Team manager 07766061898 and Adrian Shaw on 0115 8041173
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. We therefore encourage applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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