Social Work job - Waiting list Team, Sandwell

4704849
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Sandwell
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Qualified Social Worker
  • Industry

    Healthcare & Medical
  • Pay

    Paying up to £28.00

Social worker required for Sandwell Awaiting allocation list teams, paying £28.00 ph

Your new company

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are looking to recruit experienced qualified Social Workers to join their Awaiting allocation list teams.

Your new role

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are looking for a committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience working with people with older people, people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, reviewing teams, Learning Disability as well as mental health issues.

You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.
Primarily, the role will require support with the waiting list and review list.

You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults and their carers with an asset-based and strength-based approach to support them to achieve their outcomes within the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome-focused assessments, review assessments with support planning, to meet their care and support needs.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will need to
  • Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
  • Social Work England registration
  • 1 year post-qualifying experience.
  • Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to travel as required.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.
What you need to do now


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