Social work job - LD/ASD in Sandwell

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Job type
Temporary
Location
Sandwell
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Qualified Social Worker
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
Pay
Paying £28.40

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Social worker job –Part-time 18.5 hrs YAT (Young Adults Team) in Sandwell

Your new company

This is an exciting time to join Sandwell MBC Adult Social Care. We are currently restructuring our community social work teams to create town teams and a separate YAT/Transitions Team for Sandwell adults.

Your new role

We are looking to recruit part time (18.5 hrs) agency Social Worker into our YAT/Transitions.
Team to bring it to full capacity until permanent staff are recruited to the team.

We are looking for a committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience. 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, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.

You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge of physical disabilities, people with profound & complex needs, carers and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome-focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs.

You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning disability/Autism.

You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision by an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, with a skilled, diverse and supportive team.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to have 2 years of post-qualified permanent experience in Previous direct experience of delivering social work to Adult Service users is essential. You must also have knowledge of key legislation, able to produce reports and maintain records. To be successful, you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). It is also essential that you have a current professional registration and have a minimum of 1 year's experience working with adults in a Social Worker position.

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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